FAQs & Resources

FAQs & Resources
General information, resources, and places to learn more about native plant gardening.*
*Resources listed for education purposes only. Links do not imply paid endorsement or represent any affiliate agreement.
Where can I learn more about native plants and native plant landscaping in the Oak Openings Region (Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan)?
Wild Ones of the Oak Openings Region

Lucas County Soil and Water Conservation District

Oak Openings Habitat Conservation Facebook Group

The Oak Openings Region Green Ribbon Initiative (GRI)
Greening UToledo Through Service (GUTS)
Toledo Lucas County Rain Garden Initiative
Sacred Grounds Toledo Team (a Garden for Wildlife program of the National Wildlife Federation focused on faith communities)
What national resources can help me learn about native plants for my area?
Praire Moon Nursery (FAQs) Click on "Downloadable Guides and Forms"

Homegrown National Park

National Wildlife Foundation Native Plant Gardens

Prairie Up (Starter Guide)

Where can I buy native plants or seeds?
It's best to purchase native plant seeds locally to preserve the local genome and to protect local species.

In the Oak Openings Region (Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan), Wild Ones Oak Openings Chapter and Toledo Lucas County Rain Garden Initiative provide a good list of local native plant and seed resources.
Nationally, Wild Ones (national organization), Prairie Moon Nursery, and Homegrown National Park can help you learn more about trustworthy plant and seed resources for your area.
What "how to" guides are available to help me get started with native plant gardening?
Prairie Moon Nursery
How to prep your site for native seeds
Sowing a native seed mix

Wild Ones (National)
Sample Garden Designs

Where can I find an invasive species list for the state of Ohio?
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has a comprehensive list of Ohio's invasive plants.
How do I control various invasive species?
How to control woody species
How to control grass species

General information, resources, and places to learn more about native plant gardening.*

Where can I learn more about native plants and native plant landscaping in the Oak Openings Region (Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan)?

What national resources can help me learn about native plants for my area?

Praire Moon Nursery (FAQs) Click on "Downloadable Guides and Forms"

Where can I buy native plants or seeds?

It's best to purchase native plant seeds locally to preserve the local genome and to protect local species.

In the Oak Openings Region (Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan), Wild Ones Oak Openings Chapter and Toledo Lucas County Rain Garden Initiative provide a good list of local native plant and seed resources.

Nationally, Wild Ones (national organization), Prairie Moon Nursery, and Homegrown National Park can help you learn more about trustworthy plant and seed resources for your area.

What "how to" guides are available to help me get started with native plant gardening?

Prairie Moon Nursery

Wild Ones (National)

Where can I find an invasive species list for the state of Ohio?

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has a comprehensive list of Ohio's invasive plants.

How do I control various invasive species?