Elise Howard
Gardener, editor, and author of Plant This, Not That, offering native plant swap recommendations and guidance for creating pollinator-friendly, sustainable gardens.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 57min
462-Plant This, Not That: Native Swaps for Popular Plants and Trees
Elise Howard, gardener, editor, and author of Plant This, Not That, offers native plant swap ideas and easy steps to create pollinator-friendly, sustainable yards. She explains how she researched regional replacements, practical goals like 70% native biomass, and design principles such as layers and plant communities. She suggests native alternatives to common invasives like Bradford pear, butterfly bush, and English ivy.
