Help the Earth: Grow Native Plants!

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What are native plants?

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Non-natives are plants that have been introduced by humans from other parts of the world.

Many of our suburban yards are filled with non-native grass, shrubs & trees.

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So what?

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Insects need natives!

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Native plants are the basis of the food chain

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Native plants = More insects = More birds = More wildlife= A healthy ecosystem!

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Next time you buy a plant for your yard, make it a native plant!

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Help the Earth: Grow Native Plants!

What are native plants?

Native plants are those that have grown naturally in your area for thousands of years.

Non-natives are plants that have been introduced by humans from other parts of the world.

So what are non-native plants?

Many of our suburban yards are filled with non-native grass, shrubs & trees.

So what?

Most plant-eating insects can only eat native plants they've co-evolved with.

Insects need natives!

Plant-eating insects like butterfly caterpillars need specific native plants to survive.

Native plants are the basis of the food chain

Native plants = More insects = More birds = More wildlife= A healthy ecosystem!

Next time you buy a plant for your yard, make it a native plant!

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