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New Jersey Native Plants

To ensure gardening success with New Jersey’s native plants, follow these expert tips:

  • Understand Your Landscape: Assess your garden’s sunlight, soil, and moisture conditions. Choose plants that can naturally thrive under these conditions.
  • Diverse Plantings: Cultivate various trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials to create a diverse habitat for wildlife and add visual interest to your garden.
  • Trees: Try Red Maple (Acer rubrum) or White Oak (Quercus alba) for their environmental benefits and striking beauty.
  • Shrubs: Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) and Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia) provide valuable habitats and food sources for local wildlife.
  • Perennials: Include attractive perennials such as Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium maculatum), both of which are attractive to pollinators.
  • Grasses: Native grasses like Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) are low-maintenance and great for erosion control.
  • Sustainability: Utilize organic compost to improve soil health, collect rainwater for watering needs, and avoid synthetic pesticides to maintain a healthy ecosystem in your garden.
  • Patience: Native gardens may take time to establish, but they’re worth the wait, becoming a self-sustaining environment that requires less maintenance.
  • Leverage Local Resources: Utilize local nurseries specializing in native plants, join local native plant societies, and consult with cooperative extension services for personalized advice.

By incorporating native New Jersey plants, you’re cultivating a landscape that is both visually pleasing and beneficial to the local ecosystem. Happy gardening!

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