Which plants on your woodlot most catch your eye? Create a list and take pictures of the flowers, bushes, or trees you enjoy the most. You can encourage, showcase, and add more of these plants over time.
This key developed for New England also works in New York. Although it calls itself “simple,” you will need some knowledge of plant parts in order to use it. But if you can work through it, it will give you a better idea of what plants you have.