Native plants are plants that were indigenous prior to European settlement. They help maintain bio-diversity and wildlife habitat and, because they are adapted to our climate, native plants thrive in our extreme conditions.
Native plants are particularly effective in providing a low maintenance alternative for land reclamation and re-vegetating disturbed sites. They provide a self-sustaining vegetation cover that is cost-effective in the long term.
Perhaps it means that we are becoming more appreciative of our natural environment or maybe we're simply pleased by the aesthetics of the trees and plants in the wild. Whatever the reason, native plants are becoming sought after more for the landscape. Natural plantings provide a feeling of serenity and help to attract birds and other wildlife. |
