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This butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) was one I purchased from Garden for Wildlife in 2022 and let go to seed every year. My once singular plant is now a sizeable patch that attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects to my yard!
There are many great ways to get native plants to add to your yard.
There are many great ways to get native plants to add to your yard.
Check out the links below to learn about some of them!
Visit the Long Island Native Plant Initiative, KMS Native Plants LLC, or Dropseed Native Landscapes and purchase from their inventory of native plants.
If you are in Long Island and under the jurisdiction of the Town of North Hempstead, then you could qualify for $350 toward creating a native plant garden.
Apply for a Community Gardens Grant through ReWild Long Island to get a native plant garden in your community.
Visit Garden for Wildlife to purchase plants that are native to your area based on your zip code. They are delivered directly to your door! This is a great site for anyone who is not in New York State as well. They currently serve 48 states in the Continental U.S. and Washington D.C.
Contact the Greenbelt Native Plant Center in Staten Island for some information about native plants for larger projects.
Organize a seed or plant swap in your community. A swap is a fantastic way to spread native plants to your neighbors.
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