Putting the Right Plant in the Right Place (Apr. 14, 2021)

We hope you were able to join us for our Putting the Right Plant in the Right Place workshop on April 14, 2021! We talked about the benefits of native plants, building healthy soil, watering wisely, controlling slope erosion, and preventing stormwater runoff.

Helpful resources

If you missed the workshop or just want to further your learning, we've shared a number of Natural Yard Care resources below, including a recording of the workshop and a PDF of the presentation slides.

Websites
PDF Guides & Fact Sheets
Books

Websites

ChipDrop if you are interested in free wood chips from an arborist
City of Bothell Stormwater Pollution Prevention to learn simple ways to protect local waterways
Great Plant Picks for your northwest garden
King Conservation District for native plant sale and soil testing
King County Native Plant Guide to make your own custom native plant list
Seattle Public Utilities to learn about protecting our water resources
Seasonal Yard Care Tips to help keep your yard healthy year-round
Shore Stewards for 10 guidelines for living on or near a lake, river, stream, or coast in Washington
Shoreline Revegetation Resources for WSU Extension's native plant recommendations
Snohomish Conservation District for native plant sale and how to test your soil
The Garden Hotline to ask questions and get answers about your garden
Washington Association of Conservation Districts Plant Materials Center to order native plants
Washington Native Plant Society to learn about gardening with native plants
Xerces Society Plant Lists for the Pacific Northwest