Maryland Native Plants

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FAQs about native plants in Maryland { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [{ "@type": "Question", "name": "Native plants and Maryland", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": " If you're lucky enough to live in Maryland, you have a large diversity of planting options to consider. That’s because the ecosystems of the state vary so wildly. Maryland might be a small state, but it’s home to an almost disproportionate number of amazing native plants. From Port Tobacco to Baltimore, anyone with a garden to care for will be pleased to know that they have many more options than those in many other, even larger states. Rocky shores, wetlands, and woodlands are all well represented, which means you have many choices when it comes to Maryland native plants. Much of the state has nutrient-rich and clay soils. It’s no surprise that Maryland is often called a nature lover's dream! Geographically and climatically, it’s hard to beat Maryland. With piedmont, montane, and coastal ecosystems, we get long and hot summers, and the winters are much cooler. " } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the benefits of planting Maryland native plants?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": " When you add one of our curated native plant collections outside your home, you can enjoy a range of benefits. More and more locals in Maryland are using native plants because the benefits far outweigh any downsides (that’s because there are no downsides!). The top benefits of native plants in your Maryland garden include: A more beautiful landscape Many people get worried when they hear they should learn how to grow native plants in their gardens. They picture wild gardens, left free to grow out of control and become what they think is messy. That’s not the case. All gardens can be influenced by design, and your native plants can complement your existing garden design easily. Even an extremely formal garden can become more beautiful by planting colo