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Help Us Build Ecologically Balanced Communities
At the Pizzo Native Plant Nursery, we work to build ecologically balanced communities through education, promotion, cultivation and trade of top-quality native plants. Our vision is to see that native plants are used in all planting applications, because their value in enhancing and restoring our environment is widely understood and accepted.
Rain Gardens
Using native plants in rain gardens enhances ecological function while providing a beautiful, sustainable landscape to manage stormwater.
Pollinators
Native plants are vital for supporting pollinators because they provide essential nectar, pollen, and habitat.
Wetlands
Wetlands require specific types of plants adapted to saturated soils, periodic flooding, and varying water levels.
Natives in Communities
Native plants form a harmonious relationship with their environment and spend the duration of their life providing numerous benefits.
Events & Speakers
We can help you achieve success by sharing our technical expertise with sustainable, ecological landscapes at events.
Latest from Our Blog
Best Locations for Native Plants in Commercial Developments
Native plants can be used for more than aesthetics in commercial development. They serve a practical purpose in retention basins, parking lot runoff, property buffers, and employee nature areas.
Understanding the Differences Between Natives vs. Nativars vs. Cultivars in Modern Landscaping
There are some distinct differences between native plants, nativars, and cultivars. Native plants evolved in a geographic region over thousands of years. Nativars are a cultivated variety of native plants that have been selected or bred by humans for specific, usually aesthetic characteristics. The term “cultivar” refers broadly to plants intentionally selected or bred by humans for desired traits.
Native Plant Gallons vs. Plugs vs. Quarts
Native plants are typically sold in plug, quart, and gallon sizes. While quarts and gallons may appear more established at the onset, native plant plugs are best to create a thick, luscious ground cover that mimics the way they would grow in nature.