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  • Home landscape that includes many flowering native plants

    Biodiversity is the extraordinary variety of life on Earth — from genes and species to ecosystems and the valuable functions they perform. E.O. Wilson, the noted biologist and author who coined the term “biodiversity,” explains it as “the very stuff of life.” For at least 3.8 billion years, a complex web of life has been…

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  • You can enjoy a beautiful garden while spending less on watering with a few simple strategies. Reduce your need for water within your landscape 1. Plant selection matters Begin by choosing plants that are known to be drought resistant. Native plants typically require less watering (once established) and tend to be low maintenance. 2. Install…

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