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Skyrocket juniper privacy screen6/9/2023 Populations of birds, insects, and other beneficial wildlife are in decline due to habitat loss. Native plants support wildlife. Songbirds, butterflies, and other types of wildlife rely on native plants for food and habitat.If you choose native plants, their dispersal and cross-pollination with plants in natural areas will support local ecosystems and wildlife rather than harm them. Native plants interact favorably with natural areas beyond your property. Plants in your screen may have berries, seeds, or pollen that will disperse into wild areas by wind, water, and/or wildlife.Native plants are adapted to local soils and climate conditions and generally require less fertilizing and watering once they are established.Photo: Jonathan Kays, UME Choose n ative p lants for y our s creen Photo: University of Maryland Extension A variety of evergreen and deciduous trees are used in this privacy screen. Three of the same species of evergreen in decline will leave a significant gap in this screen. A mixed screen can be designed to have a neat and tidy appearance. Layer larger plants as your backdrop with medium-height plants in front and between them and put ornamental grasses or groundcovers around the perimeter. ![]() Studies have shown that landscapes with more plant species and structural diversity tend to have fewer pest outbreaks. Landscapes with more structural diversity a) have greater visual interest and b) support more wildlife such as pollinators and beneficial insects that provide the services of pollination and pest control.
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