Do you live in Columbus, Ohio? If you are an avid gardener you will want to think about planting native flowers, trees, and shrubs that grow in the region in your garden. One the main reasons is that Ohio has a diverse plant base to choose from. Many of these native plants will grow under some extreme conditons making them ideal for any garden. When these plants are used they are better for your Columbus, Ohio enviroment, helpful to local wildlife and easy to care for. All good reasons to plant native plants.

Contact your local college or university agricultural extension to find out about growing native plants. You must plant them in an enviroment that will let them thrive. You can visit local parks that grow native plants to see what they look like and how they are planted. What is important is to know your own landscape and what you need to create an attractive garden design there. When looking to buy native plants contact local growers to see if they grow or sell them. Many local growers now sell native plants because they are growing in popularity with gardeners. Another source is local plant and wild flower assocations that develop sites and promote native plants.