New To Natives?
Request a Steward Site Visit
The Native Plant Network is a growing group of Watershed Stewards who are passionate about native plants and can provide recommendations on what and where to plant.
If you’d like a Steward to visit your property and help you get started on your native plant journey, click the link below:
Resources:
Where to Buy Native Plants
View WSA’s list of recommended nurseries that stock native plants here.
Upcoming local native plant sales
Providence of Maryland Greenhouses Native Plant Sale (Arnold)
May 1st and 2nd, 2026 from 9am - 1pm
Cape Conservation Corp Native Plant Sale (Cape St. Claire)
September 2026
WSA’s Wildflowers in a Weekend Kits (available in Spring - currently sold out).
what To Plant - Native Plants are right for your yard?
Explore our recommendations below! Click on a list based on the sun conditions per day for the area you’d like to plant.
6+ hrs of direct sun
3-6 hrs of direct sun
less than 4 hrs of direct sun
Interested in what it would look like to replace part or all of your lawn with natives?
CLICK HERE for examples and more information!
Definitions: If you’re just embarking on your native plant journey,
click HERE for key words and definitions you may come across.