September: Planting Native species
Planting Native Plants Helps Wildlife
Native plants are part of the environment that wildlife rely on for survival. They provide food, shelter, and oxygen, as well as a beauty that is unmatched. September is one of the best periods to plant seeds for several species, and we want to offer you some ideas of what to plant!
Special Species to Plant in September
- Aromatic Aster
- Goldenrod
- Ohio Goldenrod and Showy Goldenrod are beautiful native additions to your garden
- Little Bluestem
- Serviceberry
- Canada, Downy, and Smooth subspecies are native and easy to care for
How you can help
Plant Native
Let Wild Native Plants Thrive
Remove Invasive Plants
When considering your garden planting, stick with native species. You can give native wildlife a place to thrive, and experience the raw beauty our native plants and animals can provide!
Remove Invasive Plants
Let Wild Native Plants Thrive
Remove Invasive Plants
Remove invasive plants in your yard. Ailanthus, Amur Honeysuckle (be careful to properly ID this plant. There are native species that look similar), and especially Callery (Bradford) Pear trees.
Let Wild Native Plants Thrive
Let Wild Native Plants Thrive
Let Wild Native Plants Thrive
If you have native plants in your yard, let them thrive if they don't pose a safety hazard! They can bring untold beauty to your home!