Keystone Plants for the Home Landscape

Elaine Mills, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener – Entomologist Doug Tallamy has drawn public attention to “keystone plants” that are especially supportive of wildlife, especially the insects that are critical to the food web. Join Master Gardener Elaine Mills to hear which trees, shrubs, and perennials native to the Mid-Atlantic region will provide sustenance for birds and pollinators, especially our local butterflies, moths, and pollen specialist bees. Learn about ornamental features, plant pairings, and ideas for landscape uses to help you decide where these high-value plants might fit into your home landscape.