Garden Guardians-Howard County

Why are native gardens so important?

The plants in these gardens are adapted to the local ecosystem. They increase biodiversity, provide food and habitat for native pollinators and other wildlife, and help to prevent soil erosion, among other benefits for the local environment. They require minimal maintenance and thrive without chemicals.

To learn more, please refer to the resource list at the bottom of the page!

Click HERE to go to the SignUp Genius to Find Dates/Times/Locations to Volunteer

For Contact Information for Each Location Click HERE

 Each location has some basic hand tools, gloves, etc., but more are welcome, such as loppers, grass shears, trowels, and shovels. Label with your name.

Bring a filled reusable water bottle as well.

Promotional Flier: PDF HERE

Promotional Flier: JPEG HERE

Resources:

University of Maryland Extension - Why Include Native Plants in Your Garden?

University of Maryland Extension - Recommended Native Plants for Maryland 

U.S. Forest Service - Why Garden with Native Wildflowers?

USDA - Why Native Species Matter