Native gardening is so important! Hosting native plants and flowers in your yard is just one step you can take to helping your local ecosystem. Here are just some of the benefits...
Native plants do not require fertilizers and require fewer pesticides than lawns.
Native plants require less water than lawns and help prevent erosion.
The deep root systems of many native Midwestern plants increase the soil's capacity to store water. Native plants can significantly reduce water runoff and, consequently, flooding.
Native plants help reduce air pollution.
Native plantscapes do not require mowing. Excessive carbon from the burning of fossil fuels contributes to global warming.
Native plants sequester, or remove, carbon from the air.
Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife.
Native plants promote biodiversity and stewardship of our natural heritage.
Native plants are beautiful and increase scenic values!
See more info here! https://www.fs.fed.us/.../Native_Gardening/index.shtml
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