Why aren’t native plants more common in landscaping? Let’s change that! Invasive or non-native plants are often selected for convenience factors rather than ecological considerations. It is important that we advocate for planting native plants and try to reclaim space for them in landscaping projects. Native plants are indigenous to our area and therefore provide critical ecosystem services that non-native plants can not: from wildlife/pollinator habitat to climate change mitigation, flood control to healthy soil. There are native flowers, ground cover, trees, grasses, shrubs that are just as beautiful and functional as the non-natives.
Luckily there are a number of local, knowledgeable nurseries who specialize in native plants!
Think before you plant!
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