landscaping with native plants
Many invasive plant species are introduced and spread from landscaping plantings. While not all non-natives become invasive, choosing native landscape plants can help you avoid potentially invasive species AND provide numerous benefits, including benefits for area wildlife.
Website, brochures and handouts
books
Landscaping for wildlife
Reference book by Carrol L. Henderson.
Additional links/resources
Missouri botanical garden
Plant combinations including some innovative uses for native plants.
INPS
The Indiana Native Plant Society (INPS) has exceptional handouts and vast resources about native plant species specific to our state.
Thorough Grow Indiana Natives program, INPS promotes the use of native plants in landscaping instead of invasive plants.
Wild ones
Wild Ones is a national non-profit that promotes native landscaping.