Native species are a crucial part of creating the ecosystems that exist today. It is biodiversity and the numerous connections amongst species that builds ecological integrity, function, and sustainability.
Native Plants Can:
- Create a food web that increases wildlife
- Cool local climate through transpiration
- Deflect weeds and invasive plants
- Conserve water
- Increase success of hardwood plantings
- Provide ecological services such as crop pollination, pest control, water filtering, and water conservation
- Prevent run off, pollution, and erosion
- Provide pleasing low-maintenance surroundings
