(Editor’s note: The author of the October 16 article on the Origins of Keep America Beautiful was Terry Lynn. His name was inadvertently left off. We extend our apologies to Mr. Lynn.)
Fall is generally the time that we scatter wildflower seeds and establish new plants. Now that cooler weather is here and perhaps we will continue to have some rain, the time has come to establish new plants.
I have a friend who is planting a new bed along a fence in her yard. She has lots of sun along one section and some shade in another section. She does not want to carry buckets of water to these plants in the heat of the summer, although she may need to water new plants some the first year when they are getting established. So, what should she plant? Our standard response is NATIVE plants that once established, do not need to be watered more than the natural rain. Native plants are adapted to our environment and do not need fertilizer or pesticides.
