Why Having Native Plants in your Garden is Important?

November 2022

In this westernized, modernized we tend to go behind exotic things. This behavior is not different when it comes to plants. But native plants' importance cannot be ignored. That's why we encourage growing native plants.

Every small decision you take affects the environment.

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Here are ten benefits of native plants for landscaping

1. Low Maintenance:

Native plants are beneficial for saving you money, time and, energy. They also provide you with an enjoyable opportunities to see beautiful birds and butterflies in your garden.

One of the main advantages of native plant gardens is they're easy to maintain and eco-friendly. It also supports native pollinators.

2. Save Water:

With the increasing global population, we need to protect our planet’s precious resources. We cannot afford to waste any of them. One place to save water is your garden.

Native plants do not need much water to survive. They have adapted well to the local conditions by making modifications such as long roots thick leaves etc. Native plants can do good without the supplement of extra water as they are adapted to local rainfall and other weather conditions.

Thus native plants can help you save a huge quantity of water.

3. No fertilizers required:

Native plants can thrive in local soil. Therefore they do not need an external supplement of fertilizers. They can also tolerate native pests and diseases.

The fewer chemicals you use in your garden, the more environment friendly you are. Because no chemicals mean, saving money, time and also preventing soil and water pollution.

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4. Resilient to Local Climate:

Native plants are resilient to the local climate. That means you don't have to struggle to rejuvenate your garden after heavy rain or a storm. Because Native plants can cope with such conditions and rejuvenate themselves.

5. Control Erosion:

With their long spreading roots native plants help prevent soil erosion. If you have a garden with slopes and you are worried about soil erosion, growing native plants with deep roots are the best solution.

6. Restore Natural Habitats:

Native plants help local wildlife by providing them with fruits, nuts, seeds, honey, and nectars. They also provide birds and butterflies with nesting sites and insects with habitats.

Plants native to an area may be able to offer different benefits than non-native plants.

7. Preserve Biodiversity:

Biodiversity refers to the variety of species on earth and their interactions with each other. By planting native plants you can restore dwindling biodiversity in your area.