*plant {local} is a slogan for conservation landscaping practices used to promote Adkins Arboretum’s mission to restore and enhance the native landscapes of the Chesapeake region.
*plant {local} builds upon the community sustainability movement (buy local, eat local) and embraces a broad vision of native plant gardening for human habitat that enhances and restores natural systems for a healthier and more beautiful environment.
PRACTICES
The following principles represent the practice of *plant {local}. By implementing these practices, a landowner contributes to the health of the environment ensuring that it functions effectively for human use and well-being.
1. Uses native and beneficial plants that are appropriate for site conditions;
2. Institutes a management plan for the removal of existing invasive plants and the prevention of future nonnative plant invasions;
3. Provides habitat for wildlife;
4. Promotes healthy air quality and minimizes air pollution;
5. Conserves water and promotes healthy water quality;
6. Promotes healthy soils, composting plant waste on site, and amending disturbed soils to support native plant communities; and
7. Minimizes the use of energy, chemical pesticides, and fertilizers.
