WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST REASONS TO GROW NATIVE PLANTS IN THE LANDSCAPE?
Because native species are adapted to a particular local climate, they are generally hearty plants that require little (if any) maintenance. Save on the time, money, and effort that it takes to support a traditional garden or yard. For example, a patch of native meadow may require mowing only once or twice a year, in comparison to a traditional lawn which must be mowed every week. Enjoy year-round variety in color and texture provided by the natives in your yard. Leaves, flowers, branches, and bark provide contrasts and interesting patterns in all seasons. Native plants provide a source of food, cover, or shelter for wildlife. For example, the Viburnum species that are native to Eastern Pennsylvania produce berries in the autumn that are a popular food for a variety of birds – berries that are just the right size for consumption by the native birds of the region. And the berries provide a beautiful contrast to the foliage in your yard or in a vase on your table.
