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Why Choosing Native Plants Is Better (And Cheaper) For Your Landscaping Needs

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Winterberry Holly (llex verticillata) is one of the many trees and shrubs native to our region that provide color and texture to a landscape.

The will present its annual Native Plant Symposium Saturday, November 10. Because are adapted to our local environment, they require far less water and maintenance than plants not meant to grow in our area, saving time, money and water.

Joining Cincinnati Edition to discuss the diversity and beauty of plants native to our region, share tips on what to do now in our yards and gardens and to answer your gardening questions are Cincinnati Zoo Horticulturist and Chairman, Scott Beuerlein; Horticulture Agent Sarah Stolz; Director of the Community Garden Program and Co-overseer of , Peter Huttinger; and Horticulture Extension Agent David Koester.

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden , from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the zoo.

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Tune in to Cincinnati Edition October 31 at 1 p.m. to hear this segment.