What are the benefits of using native plants?
• Native species have adapted to local soil and climate conditions. This means that they will not require watering or chemical fertilizers and pesticides in order to thrive. • Many native species thrive in poor soils. • These species have evolved with the local bird, mammal, butterfly and insect populations and are therefore their best source of food and habitat. • Growing these species improves biodiversity and adds to the local seed source.
