Here’s a brief summary of where to start when gardening with natives as well as some amazing additional resources. In our experience, planning and site preparation are the most important steps to ensure a successful planting.
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Further Resources
If you’re located in Benton, Franklin or Yakima County, check out the Heritage Garden Program for free site evaluations and plant lists.
Want to draw specific birds and pollinators to your garden? Check out National Wildlife Federations and Pollinator Partnership’s Planting Guides for information on which native plants attract specific pollinator species!
Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard is an inspiring book that highlights the relationships between native plants, pollinators, birds and humans and how we can thrive together by creating welcoming habitats in our backyards.
