In today’s episode, The Native Patio Garden, we go over why Native American plants are important for non-home dwellers to consider, how we can rework container garden philosophy using native plants, and which native plants can hack it in smaller square footage than the average garden. Dive deeper into today's episode by visiting our Patreon @patreon.com/PlantNativeNebraska .

Host Stephanie Barelman

Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialogue, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.

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You do not need a yard to contribute to conservation!

More people are trying native plants in container gardens. Although a lot of prairie plants have taproots or extensive root systems, there are some shallower-rooting options to try. If you are trying out things or have experience at growing native plants in container gardens, please email us your stories and successes at plantnativenebraska@outlook.com.

DO: Get Large Pots

The larger the better. Get crafty and recycle old whiskey barrels, 5 gallon buckets, or just pick some up at your local plant rescue, thrift store, or off Facebook marketplace. Big box stores and nurseries are okay too.

Make good soil.

Potting mix tossed with a bit of compost will do just fine but look up some DIY potting soil compositions online. Some mix in sand or vermiculite. Many good ways to make a nice container mix.

Prepare to take care of your plants

Water thine plants and to thine own self be true.

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Native Patio Pots For Shade!

Thrillers

• VIRGINIA WILD RYE Elymus virginicus
• CALICO ASTER Symphyotrichum laterifolius (regional)
• HEARTLEAF ASTER Symphyotrichum cordifolius
• OSTRICH FERN

Fillers

• BLACK EYED SUSAN Rudbeckia hirta or fulgida (regional)
• WESTERN YARROW...