Laura Motes enjoys learning about the flora and fauna of Georgia. She
is a huge animal lover, and she loves gardening to a great degree. She
is also a big believer in going native when it comes to planting, and
for good reasons.
You Can Save Water That Way
Not
many people know, but planting native plants likely means that you can
save water. The reason is very simple and logical: native plants are
used to the local conditions. They thrived in that area for a reason,
and that includes irrigation. Local species require very little extra
help in terms of watering.
Low Maintenance Costs
Once
again, native species were able to thrive because they were able to
evolve. It is very likely that they have natural defenses, or else they
can rely on another species that helps them out in their battle against
pests.
If You Enjoy the Local Wildlife, It Is a No-Brainer
Local
wildlife prefers local plants; it’s just the way nature works. If you
love butterflies or other native insects, relying on local species is a
must. There are many species of beneficial insects that help the local
plants grow, and these insects usually lure in other animals that can be equally interesting.
Support Nature
Plants
and animals have less and less of their natural habitat to themselves.
If you plant local species, you help them out just a little bit,
providing them the valuable living-space they can thrive in.
Laura Motes is an avid gardener who always tries to plant native species in an effort to support the local ecology.
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