Massachusetts
Massachusetts sits at the meeting point of coastal dunes, oak-pine forests, wetlands, and northern hardwood ecosystems. The most beneficial native plants here are those that support pollinators in a short growing season, stabilize coastal and river systems, and provide critical food for wildlife heading into long winters.
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Helpful Native Plant Resources
- Ecological Introduction
- Why is Reducing Your Lawn is a Good Thing?
- Reasons to Plant Native Plants
- What are Soft Landings?
- Why Leave the Leaves?
- Best Practices for Communicating with HOAs
- EcoRegion vs Plant Zone Maps
- Consider Signage in your Yard
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Blue Stem Natives was founded in 2021 when they recognized the huge demand for native plants and a serious lack of supply. Their mission is to help everyone, regardless of land ownership, create wildlife friendly green spaces, using plants native to our area. We strive to produce and provide high-demand native plants for the New England region, using local ecotypic seed when possible. We specialize in growing native plants from seed so as to encourage genetic diversity, and grow only straight-species, no ‘cultivars’. Blue Stem Natives is committed to using environmentally mindful growing practices such as us ...