Caring for Native Plants in Your Garden

Choose native plants that are well-suited to your garden’s growing conditions to promote healthy growth and minimize maintenance. Water native plants deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance. Avoid using chemical pesticides that can harm native pollinators and wildlife in your garden. Mulch around native plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and provide insulation. Deadhead spent blooms to promote new growth and encourage a longer blooming season.