I do grow some non-natives and I will continue to work on my list of plants, however, I did want to strees the importance native plants should have in creating a habitat.
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| I am still learning to garden in this climate - we are at 6,200 feet elevation in Sunset zone 2. In addition to learning to work with the elements I have to try and outwit the squirrels - they love to dig, chew and in general wreak havoc with the garden. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Note: As I continue to read and study I realize the importance of planting native plants. Many times non-natives offer little to wildlife and they can become invasive and difficult to eradicate. I hesitate to give examples of plants that might cause the destruction of the very habitat I am trying to restore. One of the worst offenders in the mountains is vinca - everyone plants it because it is so sturdy. It will come through the coldest winter and it makes a fairly decent groundover. Our home unfortunately has two slopes that were planted with it. It continually escapes into the empty lot next door and I keep pulling it out. I do grow some non-natives and I will continue to work on my list of plants, however, I did want to strees the importance native plants should have in creating a habitat. |
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