Gardening with Native Plants
One of the most positive gardening trends is the commitment of Canadian gardeners towards organic practices in their garden. There is an increased awareness and interest by Canadian to view the natural landscapes of woodlands, meadows, and wetlands for inspiration in their gardens
There are many ecological and environmental reasons to use native plants in the garden. It makes for an increase in biodiversity, provides habitat for creatures such as butterflies, birds and other pollinators, and can become a refuge for the many native plants that are increasingly becoming rare in their natural habitats.
Using native plants helps to conserve water and eliminates the need for pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals that we are realizing are unhealthy practices on our planet.
The benefits of native plant gardening can include less work and a beautiful garden.
One of the most positive gardening trends is the commitment of Canadian gardeners towards organic practices in their garden. There is an increased awareness and interest by Canadian to view the natural landscapes of woodlands, meadows, and wetlands for inspiration in their gardens
There are many ecological and environmental reasons to use native plants in the garden. It makes for an increase in biodiversity, provides habitat for creatures such as butterflies, birds and other pollinators, and can become a refuge for the many native plants that are increasingly becoming rare in their natural habitats.
Using native plants helps to conserve water and eliminates the need for pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals that we are realizing are unhealthy practices on our planet.
The benefits of native plant gardening can include less work and a beautiful garden.
Native plants have evolved here and adapted to the environment in which they grow. That means the weather patterns and the other flora and fauna that have evolved with them are equally comfortable together. These variations of adaptability to the regional environment are what make native plants so effortless to raise.
Some links of interest.
www.nanps.org/index.shtml
www.cnf.ca
www.cwf-fcf.org
www.ontariowildflower.com/links.htm
www.acorn-online.com/hedge/h-socs.htm
www.wildflowermag.com
http://www.butterflygardeners.com/ -USA
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