When planting flowers, think native

By: CONTRIBUTED | SCNOW
Published: May 27, 2008

Wildlife biologists, foresters, extension agents and other natural resource professionals are increasingly turning to native plant species when managing land for wildlife, aesthetics, forage, etc.
N.C. State University recently launched a Web site that provides detailed information on how to choose, plant and manage native specie. Most, if not all, of the plants presented on the site work well for South Carolina. Visit the site at http://www.ncsu.edu/ goingnative to learn how native plants are resistant to weather changes and insects and other pests; how to choose the right species for certain soil types, light and moisture requirements, and particular wildlife species; which species are resistant to deer browsing; and how to establish and manage these plants.
The Web site of the South Carolina Native Plant Society is www.scnps.org, and it also has valuable information on why and how to plant and manage native species.
Help to preserve the Southern heritage by planting and managing native plants, the ones that belong here, site officials say.
Find out more about S.C. DNR at www.dnr.sc.gov.

When planting flowers, think native

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