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Would you want a 70 foot statue in your yard?

December 15, 2013 By Jim 3 Comments

Awkward looking Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba)

Last post, I talked about how exotic plants (plants from ecosystems not near you) have about as much value to wildlife as a plastic plant. Today, I would like to compare two trees. One a native and another that has about as much value to wildlife as a 70 foot statue. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Plant recommendations, Supports Wildlife & Biodiversity Tagged With: ginkgo, natives, oaks, Quercus, trees

Do you have a plastic plant in your yard?

December 7, 2013 By Jim 1 Comment

native plants support native monarch caterpillar

It is the time of year that Christmas trees are going up all over. Some of these are natural and some are artificial. No matter what kind you may have in your house, I would bet you would not consider putting a plastic plant out in your yard. This is the case even though there are ones that you can hardly tell are not real. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Plant recommendations, Supports Wildlife & Biodiversity Tagged With: ginkgo, Monarchs. native plants, oaks

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