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| Why Landscape with Native Plants? |
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| MAEscapes Guiding Principles |
| Four landscaping principles demonstrated in our gardens: |
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Use of Mid-Atlantic Native Plants! The use of native plants protects, restores and sustains the biodiversity of plants that wildlife needs to survive. |
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Reduce the Use! Truly native plants, located in their proper conditions, require less fertilizer, pesticide and labor to maintain. Fewer chemicals create a safer ecosystem for all, with the benefit of lower maintenance costs. |
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Conserve Water! Proper site preparation and careful plant selection will take advantage of natural conditions and control man-made sources of storm water runoff. This reduces the need for watering and slows sedimentation and pollution in the watershed. |
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Create Wildlife Habitats! The natural communities created by implementing conservation landscaping techniques will help replace our shrinking native habitats. Wildlife attracted to these communities will give your site unique beneficial beauty. |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Does my town allow the use of native plants?
We recommend that you check with your local municipality or borough about any beneficial uses or restrictions they may have on your using native plants in your landscape. |
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Do I need to call anybody about underground utilities before I dig?
If you will be digging to a depth greater than 2 feet where there are known subsurface utilities in the area, then you should place a toll free call to PA One Call at 1-800-242-1776 or report on line at www.paonline.org, at least three days before digging. If thre’s a real concern, then someone will contact ou and come and mark the locations of each subsurface utility. |
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Will MAEscapes staff come to my home and help me design a native plant landscapes for free?
No, MAEscapes staff do not design gardens or landscapes. MAEscapes Advisors may assess your sites conditions and make plant selection recommendations only. Consult “Landscaping” in the Yellow Pages of the telephone book for local services. |
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Does my town allow the use of native plants?
No municipality is going to specifically restrict the use of native plants. What they sometimes restrict is height and type of landscaping. |
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