N.J. homeowner ‘rewilded’ his front yard. Inside the controversial return to native gardens.
A New Jersey homeowner is facing controversy after rewilding his front yard with native plants. While he claims the garden supports local wildlife, neighbors argue it poses a public safety hazard.
He says his certified native garden supports pollinators and animals, but nearby residents say it's become a public safety hazard.
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