Yes, you can have a tidy native-plant garden. Here are some tips
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Yes, you can have a tidy native-plant garden. Here are some tips

Associated Press  

For decades, native plants were relegated to the “weed” section of many American gardeners’ minds. I’ll tell you one reason why: Unless carefully selected, the plants in a native garden can get messy, a look that some people embrace but others do not. ‘PICK THE RIGHT PLANT FOR THE RIGHT PLACE’ This old mantra emphasizes the importance of considering sunlight exposure, water accessibility and soil pH levels when selecting plants. CONTROLLING SPREAD Because native plants aren’t sterile, as many hybridized and exotic species have been bred to be, some spread readily by dropping seeds after they bloom.

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