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Choose Native Plants This Spring

By Glenn Butler 7 Comments

Choose Native Plants This Spring Planting natives is one of the most important steps a home owner can take to increase local biodiversity right here in Hampton Roads. There are many wonderful plants to choose from, including beautyberry, native ferns, and purple coneflowers. These natives will dress up your landscape and simultaneously benefit the environment and […]

Filed Under: Environmental Issues Tagged With: beneficial insects, ecology, native plants

Attracting Beneficial Insects by Planting Native Trees

By Glenn Butler

It’s easy to attract beneficial insects to your landscape, just select the right trees, flowers, and shrubs. If you’re like most home owners, you’ve never considered the importance of insect diversity in your back yard. Some people may even think they don’t want any insects in their landscape. Unfortunately, bugs and other insects have an […]

Filed Under: Installation, Planting Trees Tagged With: beneficial insects, ecology

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