Make a Difference: Plant native species in your garden
Gaithersburg residents are making their commitments to change some habits for the benefit of our environment as we approach Make a Difference Day on Friday, April 5, 2013. Small actions can add up to significant savings in our consumption of water, energy, and other natural resources.
Plant native species in your garden.
Native plant species are better adapted to local conditions, use less water, and require fewer artificial inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. Many native plant species have been displaced by non-native invasive species, so consider planting rare varieties to aid in the preservation of these species. Native plants also attract native wildlife and beneficial native insects. Gaithersburg's Rainscapes Rewards program provides rebates to single-family homeowners who replace 500 square feet of turf grass with at least 75% native plants. The Maryland Native Plant Society is a great resource
What are your commitments to make a difference? If you have some good ideas, please email your suggestions to environment@gaithersburgmd.gov.
Cymbidium Orchids, Brookside Gardens, Spring Conservatory Display IMG_4267
Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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