Mail Order: Up to 4 books. Purchase Price: TBD plus shipping 

Download for free (28.1 MB) in PDF format.

This 180-page book includes:

• educational articles to support gardening success
• photos and descriptions of over 300 featured plants
• plant lists for specific site conditions
• aquatic plant recommendations suitable for ponds
• advice on managing invasive species
• planting approaches in the face of climate change
• an index of plants native to the Maryland Piedmont
• planting strategies from nature writer Nancy Lawson
• tips for dealing with deer (includes deer-resistant plants)

Hard copies will be available for purchase online at the Maryland Native Plant Society's online store soon, select Master Gardener events, and participating retailers. Guides for the Coastal Plain and Mountain regions are planned for summer 2026 and summer 2027, respectively. We hope this guide will inform, inspire, and move you to go native!