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SEASONAL GARDENING TIPS: Summer-Early Fall

• A native garden is dynamic. Plants change from year to year, month to month, week to week according to your site and environmental conditions. The same species may vary from each other and they spread into places we may not expect them to. When rainfall is high, plants are taller. When rainfall is low, plants are shorter or flower less to conserve energy. This is natural. Enjoy the changes and surprises. 
• Young prairie plants may not bloom the first year or two because they are spending their energy making a good root system. 
• Native plant landscapes are host to an array of insects, birds and other wildlife, providing food and shelter. During this time you may see a few imperfect leaves and flowers. This is normal and also natural. Repeat! This is normal and natural.
• Call Good-Natured Landscapes. Now is a great time to plan a garden so you're ready to install this fall or next spring!

HELPFUL WEBSITES
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Native Plant Identification

• EIU/INHS Prairie Plant Seeds, Seedling, and Fruits I.D
• NRCS-USDA Prairie Plant Seedling I.D. Guide
• Illinois Wildflowers Info
• Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center

Weeds/Invasive Plants

• Chicago Botanic Garden's Invasive Plant List
• National Garden Association Weed Library 
   

Backyard Wildlife

• Living with Wildlife Willowbrook Wildlife Center
• Living with Wildlife Illinois Extension Office

Children in Nature

• Sharing Nature
• Children and Nature Network
• National Wildlife Federation's Green Hour

Volunteer Opportunities

• Illinois Volunteer Stewardship Network
• Chicago Environmental Network
• Chicago Wilderness Habitat Projects

Landscape Designer: Denise Sandoval
Phone: (630)983-5545  email: Denise@GoodNaturedLandscapes.com  Naperville, Illinois

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