Native Plants Blog
Gardening with native plants is one of the best ways to have a beautiful, low-maintenance yard. Native species are adapted to local soils, climates, and wildlife, so they typically require less water and fertilizer than non-natives, and they provide the best support for pollinators and birds. But despite all of these benefits, many gardeners find that transitioning native plants into a garden is a challenge.
Gardening is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies you can ever have. Planting native species in your garden is the best way to bring out your green thumb. Native plants are not only hardy and beautiful but also support pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects. Here are five of the easiest native plants to grow and add natural beauty to your landscape.
Native plants are those that have existed in a certain region for thousands of years and have become well adapted to the local climate, soil, water, and wildlife. Non-native or exotic plants are those that have not existed in a region for as long and may or may not have adapted to the local environment. While scientific research and anecdotal evidence have established native plants as superior to non-natives in most cases, the latter remain more prevalent in many gardens. Here are 10 benefits of using native plants and some reasons gardeners should plant natives.
