Curious about native gardening in small spaces?
Even the smallest garden, balcony, or pot can make a difference! Here are some ideas to make small spaces ecologically friendly:
Balcony and Container Gardens:
Small Gardens Matter! Research shows that small gardens help link larger gardens and increase biodiversity across them all! How cool!! This National Wildlife Federation article discusses: https://www.nwf.org/
This Wild Ones article by Jeremie Fant is a fantastic reference for what works including an extensive native plant list and lots of tips. https://wildones.org/native-plants-for-urban-balconies/
Homegrown National Park recommends these Keystone Species for container gardening in the Omaha/Lincoln area: https://www.homegrownnationalpark.org/
Missouri Botanical Gardens published native plant container designs if you’re looking for inspiration! https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org
Another Wild Ones article listing plants that have been successfully container gardened: https://westcook.wildones.org/2022/04/17/native-plant-container-gardening/