Here is a powerpoint presentation on the native plants of Howard County MD. There is lots of info. If you can’t find what you need email us at laurensgardens@gmail.com.
Download the presentation here: Native Plants of Howard County, MD
Using Native Plants
It’s now easier to use native plants in your garden. There is a wealth of information available on which plants are native and their benefits on the local ecology.
I have complied a list of my favorite natives, most of which are native to the Maryland Piedmont. A few are favorites that are native to the Eastern US, Northeastern US or Southeastern US- they are all from close locations and are the most beneficial for our local wildlife.
Native Plant Selection
It can be tricky to find a large selection of locally native plants at local nurseries. I have made this presentation to cover the plants we have had success using locally and that you can also purchase locally.
It is ideal to purchase plants that have been grown locally and have not been harvested from the wild.
There is an accompanying chart that I created that is available on our website www.laurensgardenservice.com. It is called Native Plants of Howard County and gives all the information you need to find the right plant for your property. It includes information on which wildlife the plants benefit and which terrible conditions the plants will tolerate. There is also a lot of other great information on gardening, rain gardens and using natives that is all information from our experience gardening in Howard County, MD and the surrounding areas.
