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What You Can Do:
Garden and Landscape with Native Plants

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Aromatic AsterPlants that are native to Missouri live with natural predators that can keep them in check or healthy, avoiding the need to douse our yards with synthetic herbicides or pesticides. Native plants can thrive without being watered; with less mowing; or without the addition of synthetic fertilizers or soil amendments because they evolved based on our local precipitation levels and soil types. These species are resistant to area pests, immune to local diseases, and less susceptible to climate changes and seasonal variations of temperature and rainfall. Native flora provides habitat for entertaining native fauna such as butterflies, hummingbirds, salamanders, songbirds, and toads in need of food, water features, or cover for shelter. These animals help to maintain the health and diversity of our community. To design your lawn or garden with the multitude of Missouri's native species, explore the following resources:

Tylka, D. (2002). Native Landscaping for Wildlife and People: How to Use Native Midwestern Plants to Beautify Your Property and Benefit Wildlife. Conservation Commission of the State of Missouri.


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