Top 10 Natives & Nativars for a Low-Maintenance Garden Hampton Roads
Natives are getting a lot of attention these days, and for good reason. They can be better adapted to our hot humid summers, generally drought tolerant once established, and attract a whole host of great pollinators and other insects that are important for native birds to thrive. Natives also can handle a range of difficult site conditions as they are adapted to places like wetlands, poor soils, and other challenges that make them a good low-maintenance option when sometimes ornamentals can't handle ‘wet feet.’
