What are the advantages of native plants?
A. Plants native to a specific geographic region are generally very hardy and well adapted to the different soil types, rainfall, and temperature of that area and have a survival advantage which many imported plants do not have. Native plants provide a beautiful, hardy, drought resistant, low maintenance landscape while benefiting the environment. Once established, native plants generally do not require special watering, fertilizers or pesticides or lawn maintenance equipment. Many native plants not only provide beautiful flowers but their berries and seeds also provide food for birds and insects and the plants themselves provide shelter for many types of wildlife that are important in the ecosystem. Restoring plants native to a given region contributes to re-establishing a healthier ecosystem.
