Gardening with native plants
Advantages of native plants
- Adapted to local (Missouri) environment
- Pest tolerant
- Drought/heat resistant
- Provide critical food and habitat for wildlife
- Beautiful and interesting!
Myths about native landscapes
"Wild" gardens attract snakes and rodents ... NOT TRUEFor answers to commonly asked questions about native plants, we suggest visiting the Grow Native! website.
"Wild" gardens are full of weeds ... NOT TRUE