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Plant <br />Selection <br />A CRITICAL <br />STEP IN CREATING <br />A SUCCESSFUL <br />LANDSCAPE <br />2 <br />Selecting plants that fit the moisture and light conditions of a location is <br />a critical part to a successful landscape. (see Landscape Design, pg 2) <br />The following lists offer some suggestions for plants that fit various <br />conditions. These lists are by no means all-inclusive. Homeowners <br />should consult books, magazine articles, and web sites. County <br />extension services and master gardeners are also good resources. <br />The plant materials below are listed by their italicized botanical <br />names (genus, species and cultivar, if applicable) followed by the <br />common name. Whenever possible, use the botanical name when <br />purchasing a plant, as it is the most accurate and will ensure you are <br />buying the right species. <br />NATIVE vs. NON-NATIVE SPECIES: <br />Native plants are defined as plants originating in a particular location, <br />such as Minnesota or the North Central United States. Non-native <br />species have been brought into an area and naturalized. The Norway <br />maple is a good example of a tree that has been naturalized in <br />Minnesota, yet originated in Europe. Native species may be hardier, <br />less invasive and less prone to disease and insect problems. However, <br />there are many non-native species that have become adapted to climate <br />as well as resistant to pests and diseases, which make good choices. <br />Native vs non-native species, con't next page <br />0 <br />