Native Plants Do It Better

Create livable landscapes with native plants

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Why are lawns bad for wildlife?

Manicured grass lawns are food deserts for wildlife. Lawns also increase greenhouse gases, increase nutrient pollution, and use large amounts of water.

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Why are native plants better?

If nothing is eating from your garden, then it isn’t part of the ecosystem. Learn how you can create livable landscapes that enhance biodiversity.

Here are some useful links and information:

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    Pollinator Pathway Cape Cod

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    Native Plant PDF List for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Northeast Region

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    Homegrown National Park: Put your garden on the collective map

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