11. Learn which plants are native to your area.
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Native plants, sometimes referred to as local plants, are those that have long since adapted to particular environmental circumstances in the region. Compared to plants from other areas, they have a higher chance of thriving since they are acclimated to the local growing conditions. One approach to increasing your chances of having a successful garden is to select plants that grow locally.
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You can use tools like the Wildflower Center database, NWF Plant Finder, or even a plant book from the library or bookshop to find native species in your area. You may even be able to find a nursery that exclusively stocks plants from your area or a local plant society.