5 Benefits of Landscaping with Native Plants

Posted by Special Care Lawns & Landscapes, LLC on July 9th, 2021

Throughout the year, property owners plant various tree species and types for landscaping purposes. The plants not only add to the aura of the yards but also improve the landscapes too. However, most people have little knowledge on how best native plants can work in favor of their landscaping needs. Below, you can learn some of the top benefits of creating a landscape with native plants.

1. It saves water and money

Native plants mean that they are accustomed to the weather and climate of the place where they grow natively. Since they already have been in that habitat probably for centuries, you would not have to worry about irrigating them when the weather is not friendly. In this case, you will save more water, thereby reducing water spending.

2. They are resistant to weather changes

Again, these plants will be at their natural habitat even if you are planting them at home or in your commercial yard. Therefore, planting them in your yard should not depend on the local weather since they already have a way of coping. In short, local plants are weather-resistant, which keeps your landscape in form throughout the year.

3. They require less maintenance

If a tree is in its natural habitat, no one bothers to take care of it since it has learned to adapt. The same case would apply to the ones you plant on your landscape, although this time around, you will need to do less maintenance to keep your yard clean. In this case, you may only need to trim and prune the plants in case of twigs and branches dying, drying up, or growing in undesirable shapes. In addition, the only maintenance to do will be keeping them in shape for the compound’s aesthetics

4. They are less invasive

Plants native to the habitat are rarely invasive to other plants. They have some natural cohesiveness and will not inhibit or affect other plants in your yard. This will not only allow you to have more plants types but will also make landscaping less difficult.

5. No pesticides or fertilizers needed

Unless you want the plants to grow healthier, you do not need to apply any fertilizers on native ones. In addition, they require you to use no pesticides since they long became resistant to local pests. This also saves you time, money, and prevents the use of harmful chemicals.