Improving The Ecosystems
Planting native species in disturbed areas
Plants that take place naturally in an area are called native plants. For example: Rose spirea , Big bluestem, Hardhack etc. If they occur in a disturbed area they can provide many benefits to the ecosystem.
Healthier and stronger
Native plants are expected to set up quickly and they will naturally be healthy. Native plants have been here in our ecosystem for over thousands of years, they have developed to be tolerant of our climate, our soil, and pests/diseases.
Keeping biodiversity is a favorable trait of native plants. Many native plants provide beautiful flowers, making colorful fruits and seeds .
Conserving water
Native plants are adapted to local environmental conditions, they need far less water, saving time, money and the most precious resource water.
The deep root system of numerous native plants expands the soil's size to store water. Native plants can lessen water run off and flooding.
Helping the environment
Native plants have many advantages that can help the environment. For example they recycle materials, they run on renewable energy, storing carbon and supplying food and shelter for wildlife.
Native plants need much less watering, fertilizers, and pesticides. They can prevent water run off and refine air quality. Native plants can also help lessen pollution because they remove the requirement of mowers and other equipment.
Helping wildlife
Native plants also give shelter to many mammals including squirrels, porcupines, birds etc. Fruits and seeds manufactured by these plants give essential foods for all types of wildlife.
Different types of birds, butterflies and moths are all dependent on specific native plant species. Native plants supply nectar for pollinators. For example native bees, humming birds, butterflies etc.
Native species are only regarded native If they occur in their location naturally and without the help of human.
Rose Spirea
