New Hampshire Native Plants
Embarking on a gardening journey with native New Hampshire plants is a delightful and ecologically responsible choice. Here are some expert tips to ensure the success of your native plant garden:
- Understand Your Environment: Analyze your garden’s soil type, sunlight exposure, and moisture levels. This knowledge will help you select suitable plants.
- Variety is Key: Incorporate a range of native trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses. This approach supports local ecosystems and creates an appealing landscape.
- Trees: Trees like the Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) and Red Oak (Quercus rubra) provide shade, habitat, and significant autumnal beauty.
- Attractive Shrubs: Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) and New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) are eye-catching shrubs that benefit local wildlife and contribute to the overall garden aesthetics.
- Flowering Perennials: The addition of wildflowers such as Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) not only enhances beauty but also attracts pollinators.
- Sustainable Practices: Using compost for soil health, capturing rainwater for irrigation, and avoiding chemical pesticides aid in maintaining an eco-friendly garden.
- Practice Patience: Native gardens might take time to establish, but the wait is worth it.
- Local Resources: Use local native plant societies, garden clubs, and extension services as sources of advice and information.
By choosing native New Hampshire plants, you’re contributing to local biodiversity and creating a captivating garden to enjoy. Happy planting!
