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Spring is upon us, and garden enthusiasts across the Northern Hemisphere are excitedly preparing for a new season of horticulture. In the coming weeks we’ll dedicate a handful of Daily Green Tips to this popular hobby. There is practically no limit to the environmentally-minded changes you can make to your garden in order to enjoy nature while maintaining a light footprint.

Before you even plant the first seed, you can make big steps toward a greener garden by choosing your plants carefully. Selecting the right plants for your garden will drastically reduce your use of water, eliminate the need for pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and very likely encourage a healthier garden overall.

First of all, choose native plants. Exotic varieties may be exciting, but they’re probably not practical, and won’t thrive as well as plants that naturally belong in your climate. They may also threaten your local ecosystem.

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