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Why Some States Are Now Paying Homeowners to Plant Native Wildflowers

February 7, 2026 by Catherine Reed 1 Comment

Why Some States Are Now Paying Homeowners to Plant Native Wildflowers

A few years ago, “planting for pollinators” sounded like a feel-good weekend project. Now, in some places, it can come with real money attached—rebates, cost-share grants, free coaching, or even discounted plants—because local governments are tired of paying for the same problems over and over. When a yard can soak up stormwater, reduce erosion, and…

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Filed Under: free plants Tagged With: backyard habitat, frugal gardening, low-maintenance landscaping, native plants, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, stormwater, sustainable gardening, wildflowers

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Your basil plants have been producing fragrant green leaves all summer, but the weather forecast suddenly shows nighttime temperatures dropping into the 40s. You might assume there’s still plenty of time to harvest because freezing temperatures aren’t expected yet. Unfortunately, basil is one of those garden favorites that can suffer cold damage before an actual…

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