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Landscape for pollinators and native plants #923599
Asked January 13, 2026, 8:16 PM EST
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
You could ask your local extension office if they know of any county-wide programs that may be in Montgomery County. There is also the Rainscapes program that you could look into for potential rebates.
There is also the state-wide Marylanders Plant Trees program that offers rebates for certain tree species from qualifying nurseries.
January is National Seed Swap month, so your extension office may know of certain events coming up for seed swaps you can attend. Often, you don't need to have seeds to share to participate. Starting seeds with winter sowing can be an economical way to grow native perennial plants as well.
Here are some resources to help with considering what plants and sample designs:
- Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay - plant finder
- Pollinator Plants for the Mid-Atlantic - Xerces Society
- Naturally better Landscaping for HOAs - Adkins Arboretum
- Sample Plans - iConservePA
- Gardening with Native Plants for the Mid-Atlantic - Adkins Arboretum
- Landscape Designs with Native Plants
- Native Plant Gardening
Let us know if we can help further!
Emily
