This program will compare and define Native landscape vs. conventional landscaping and discuss the benefits and impact of using natives, the approach to designing with natives, and give examples of popular native plant selections.  Horticulture Educator, Austin Little will also talk about the practical implications of installing native plants in a home/urban landscape.

This program will be offered via a live webinar on Tuesday, May 5th at 1:30 p.m. at the following University of Illinois Extension Offices: Bureau County in Princeton (815-875-2878); Marshall-Putnam Counties in Henry (309-364-2356); and LaSalle County in Ottawa (815-433-0707). Please call at least two days in advance to register. This webinar may also be viewed from wherever you have internet access by pre-registering at go.illinois.edu/fourseasons at least one week before the course date.