4.  Native plants are non-invasive

Native plants allow other plants in your yard to grow freely. They play ‘nicely’ with one another. Exotic or invasive plants, on the other hand, can quickly and easily choke out your native plants and take over the landscape altogether. If that happens, you may spend time, money, and effort to undo all the damage inflicted by an alien species that’s ran amok.

 5.  Native plants are low-maintenance and beautiful

Native plants spruce up your outdoor living space. They add splendor to landscapes with a wealth of color, texture, and height. And most likely, they are extremely low-maintenance!

Planting native shrubs and ground cover eliminates the need for a mower, edger, and trimmer. That cuts down on the time spent working on your lawn, the money you spend on gas, and the air pollution that results from gas-powered tools.

6. Native plants are environmentally friendly

Native plants require little pesticide because they are naturally resistant to the local pests and diseases that will harm them. Unlike invasive plants, they provide food for the animals, so they don’t grow out of control. They also prevent soil erosion, improve air quality, and absorb excess carbon dioxide in the air.

7. Native plants can address your garden’s problems

Is your soil compacted or thick? Several native plants, like alfalfa, dandelion, and chicory will grow in clay-like soil and break it up. Standing water? Create a rain garden. Such gardens are placed in areas where water naturally collects.

When you plant bank, slope, and basin plants, you’ll be able to get rid of that standing water, grow beautiful plants, and support more wildlife. Are you noticing a lot of erosion? Native ground covers will protect the area from soil runoff and eroding edges.

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