Abington Township’s Environmental Advisory Council is hosting native plant sales on April 18, April 25, and April 26.

Courtesy of Jennifer Sherwood, an EAC volunteer:

One of the largest threats to Pennsylvania’s native habitat is the spread of non-native plant species. You can make a difference in your own yard by removing non-native plants like Bamboo, Japanese barberry, English ivy, and Burning bush; and by choosing to plant only plants that are native to our area. By gardening with native plants, you can increase the biodiversity in your yard, be a responsible steward of the land, and make your yard a healthy space for all to enjoy.

Native plants are indigenous species that occur naturally in an area without human intervention. These plants are adapted to the local climate and tend to be more drought, disease and insect resistant than introduced species. So native plants don’t need fertilizers, extra watering, or pesticides. As their roots grow much deeper, they can also effectively reduce stormwater run-off when integrated into yards, rain gardens, bioswales, and riparian buffers. Overall, they help preserve the balance and beauty of natural ecosystems.

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