By Anita Gall, University of Nebraska Extension Master Gardener
Why should you plant native species of trees and shrubs? By planting native trees in our area, we avoid bringing in invasive exotic trees that often become problems. Native trees will adapt when planted in similar soil types and precipitation needs, they will flourish instead of languishing during extreme weather cycles. By planting native species we are giving our landscape the best chance to develop over time. I’m Anita Gall, University of Nebraska Extension Master Gardener.