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Smart reasons to choose native plants

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Smart Gardening: Lawns and waterfronts benefit from using native plants.

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MSU Extension Native Plants and Ecosystem Services

  • Related Content

  • Getting started
  • Plant selection
  • Pollination
  • Biocontrol
  • Fen restoration
  • Ecosystem services
  • Resources
  • About Us
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