Rhode Island
Native plants in Providence
343 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
316 of them need no watering beyond Providence’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Providence
1 program from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 1 statewide.
- Open
PNPP Neighborhood Street Tree Planting Awards
Providence Neighborhood Planting Program (PNPP) with Providence Forestry
Free trees (number per property not published)
- Seasonal
RI DEM Free Energy-Saving Trees Program
RI Department of Environmental Management (with Arbor Day Foundation)
One free 1-gallon tree per participating homeowner per round
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Trees64
Canopy and structure
Shrubs79
Backbone planting
Grasses35
Movement and texture
Perennials164
Seasonal colour
Vines11
Verticals and screens
Ferns21
Shade and damp
Succulents1
Dry and architectural
Other native plants1
No growth type given
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