Promoting the Use of Native Plant Species in the Home Landscape
Why Use Native Plants?
Native plants are recommended because once planted in a suitable site and established they:
- Thrive in local soil types and weather conditions
- Offer natural tolerance of many diseases and pests
- Reduce or eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides
- Minimize or eliminate the need for irrigation
- Reduce runoff and erosion by efficiently soaking up rain
- Provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other wildlife
- Provide a dynamic show year-round due to the variety of their flowers, shapes, colors, and textures