BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT by Jessica Neese
Homefield Advantage Why, what and how to incorporate native plants in your yard CLIMATE CONCERNS have risen on the list of considerations for landscaping. As a result, native plants are emerging as a smart choice. “Native� is a term describing plants that have inhabited a region without direct or indirect human intervention for thousands of years.
Why go native Installing native plant material in your landscape is an easy way to contribute to the health of the local ecosystem. For starters, these indigenous plants tend to require less maintenance such as irrigation and fertilization. In addition, they have become part of a local habitat offering food and foliage. In fact, native plants are very successful in attracting birds and other wildlife to urban backyards. While homeowners and landscape professionals in the past may have overlooked native options, they are now incorporated into many designs, even those creating a manicured and sophisticated aesthetic. Gone are the days when using native plants meant that a garden must look like a nature walk or park. 14
DECATUR LIVING
Spring 2020
