Sure, there’s still a good bit of summer left, especially with the high temps this week.

But, fall is right around the corner and it’s never too early to start planning.

Fall is a great time to go native! Here are a few resources so you can start planning for fall today:

 

 

Fall Native Plant Sales

• ‘ Saturday, September 19 ~ 1:00 – 4:00pm.
  Long Branch Nature Center Native Plant Sale

• Saturday, September 19th ~ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  Green Spring Gardens Fall Plant Sale‘  (Fairfax)
• Saturday, September 26th ~ 9:00 a.m. ‘“ 2:00 p.m.
  Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale (Near Shirlington)
• Sunday, September 27th.’  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  Earth Sangha Native Plant Sale (Springfield)

And, from our friends in the Department of Environmental Services …

Take the Guess Work Out of Choosing Native Plants

Maybe you know a little about native plants and how they are important’ for the ecological functioning of our landscapes, including assisting our sagging populations of butterflies and other pollinators.

Maybe you know nothing about natives’ and just want some new’ ideas for beautifying your landscaping.

Maybe neither of these statements describes you!

Whatever your goal and whatever your knowledge level, the Plant Nova Natives’ website includes terrific, picture-filled, and easy to follow information that will help you choose native species that are suited to your property and available at local nurseries. On the website, you will find a colorful guide to local native species, a list of local businesses that supply natives, and links to organizations that will come to your property and offer customized landscaping recommendations.