Yard Talk
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Episode 6: "Native Plants"
Greg and Doug visiting Spring Lake
Greg visits with volunteers at a Native Plant Salvage event
Long lines at the Washington Native Plant Society's sale
A beautiful lake shoreline can be made even better by framing the view with native plants
View Episode Six, WIndows Media Player, 13 Min.
Synopsis: Greg and Doug immerse themselves in native plants. They visit plant sales, salvage events and beautiful gardens as they travel around the county to show you some amazing ideas for using native plants.
Tips & Tricks
How to have a successful native plant garden
- Know your site conditions
- Pick the right plant for the right place
- Purchase plants by species name when possible
- Join community native plant salvage events
Demonstrations:
- Where to buy native plants
- Planting native plants.
- Beautiful garden examples. Where to find additional resources
Show resources:
Northwest Native Plant Landscaping Guide
Washington Native Plant Society
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