Native plants have evolved to grow in the soils, topography and climate of western Washington, giving them decided advantages, including being more resistant to pests and able to withstand the wet winters and dry summers. Uses for natives include nature-scaping (low-water requirement landscapes), wildlife enhancement, erosion control and beautification. Check out the links below for additional information.
You have Your Bareroot Plants…Now What? (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
KCD Bareroot Planting Fact Sheet (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
KCD Heeling In Bareroot Plants Fact Sheet (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
KCD Native Plant Descriptions (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
KCD Potted Plant Planting Information Sheet (English) (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
KCD Potted Plant Planting Information Sheet (Spanish) (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
Planting Hardwood Stakes Fact Sheet (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
Homeowner’s Guide to Backyard Forest Stewardship (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
Seven Reasons to Plant Conifers
From other sources:
- Go Native Interactive Native Plant Guide – King County
- Northwest Native Plant Guide – King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
- WACD Seed Zones Information
- Washington and Oregon Tree Seedzones – Historical, Current, and Provisional
- Conservation Landscaping – Mason Conservation District (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
- Understanding Native Plants by Height – Mason Conservation District (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
- Landscaping in the Pacific Northwest – Washington State University Clark County Extension (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
- Guide to Mulches – Washington State University Spokane County Extension (Adobe Acrobat PDF)