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    717-227-0486

Fax:
    717-227-0484

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  sylvanat@aol.com

Postal mail:
3815 Roser Road

Glen Rock, PA 17327

 

You may be wondering "why should I use native plants?"  Native plants have many advantages over plants that have been introduced from foreign sources or other areas of the United States.

In addition to satisfying the typical reasons for selecting plants (shade, color and flower characteristics), native plants can provide advantages that non-native plants cannot provide.  These benefits include:

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adapted to the environment (soil, rainfall and temperature)

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requires less maintenance

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salt and pollution tolerant

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natural defenses to many insects and diseases

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adaptable to problem areas such as excessively wet or dry conditions

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non-invasive - less likely to choke out other plants

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provide food and cover for wildlife

Periodically, we will provide suggestions and tips for selecting and using native plants on this page.  In addition, we may share our response to questions that we receive from our customers or visitors.  If you have any questions that you would like to see addressed here, please feel free to contact us by phone, fax or e-mail.

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