With thousands of plants to choose from when tackling a home landscaping project, picking out the right plant species can be a daunting task. A single way to make that decision a little easier is to use native plant species found in your neighborhood. Not only will you be expressing the culture of your community in your garden design, but by using local plant materials, you will also be able to help support wildlife while reducing water runoffs during heavy rain and snow falls.
Native plants tend to be perennials, allowing roots to grow extensively underground. These perennial roots can be magic for your garden and nursery. The roots hold onto the soil and help reduce water runoffs which means healthier plants and less of those midwestern mud puddles. Additionally, native plants can help you in your sustainability efforts, as they help to support your local sustainers like pollinators, birds, and insects. This helps to increase your community’s biodiversity, while helping to preserve local animal and insect species.
Native plants have learned to adapt to local climate over decades and are built to embrace the environment. Because of this, these plants don’t require as many pesticides and herbicides to survive, meaning happy plants and happy ecosystems! The best part of all, is that these native plants require less maintenance and upkeep while also increasing your property value due to all of the buzzing, fluttering, and diversity.
Try growing a Black Maple this summer to start producing your own maple syrup. Or a Sassafras plant to start prepping your garden for fall colors while bringing dozens of butterflies and birds into your garden. Or if you’re feeling a bit nutty, try planting your own Red Hickory tree to produce your own nuts down the road.
Don’t know which plants are native to your community? Fear not, Bruss Landscaping has been in the area for over 65 years and can help chose the perfect plants for your home.
The majority of our plants come from fields within a 100-mile radius. Click here to schedule a free onsite consultation today to see how you can turn your home landscape into a local paradise that you love.
