Lawn & Garden - California Native Garden Plants

About California Native Garden Plants

Overview

Native plants are certainly a very popular type of plant species that are grown successfully in residential landscaped gardens. They look absolutely gorgeous with many native plant types that flower all year round. The main benefits of all types of native plants is that they are a hardy plant and do not require regular watering. With so many States experiencing drought conditions, home owners can still have a beautiful flowering garden without worrying and feeling guilty about excessive water usage.

Many Botanical Gardens, recreational parks and community amenities in California only plant native plants for visual beauty and to also attract the wildlife. The other reason is a symbolic reminder of the impact that native plants had in the early years to Californians. The other purpose is that native plants do not require regular watering and regular maintenance for green keepers.

What Are Californian Native Plants?

Californian native plants evolved many centuries ago prior to European settlers. They are the first plants that Californians heavily relied and depended on for food supply and their livelihood. These native plants formed an important co- evolvement network with animals, microbes and fungi as a relationship of networks. Californian native plants are the natural foundations of the native ecosystem in California.

The Importance of Native Plants

Native plants that evolved in California play an important role to humanity and the wilderness aspects. They provide shelter for birds and animals in the wilderness as they can in your own garden. Ecologically they provide oxygen in the air we breathe as they also filter impurities from water. During the last century, scientist have developed many other great usages for native plants which include; new foods, natural medication and natural beauty products.

Landscaping Gardens with Native Plants

Native plants are increasingly much preferred plant specie for residential gardens. The reason for that is that home owners have recognized that native plants are more beneficial in all gardening aspects which include the following benefits:

Thousands of different California native plants available

They are the most suitable native plant to grow in California

They look gorgeous with many colorful flowering buds

They are a hardy plant specie

All weather tolerant

Do not require a lot of watering

Invite the wildlife for shelter in your own garden

Complement any garden style and surroundings

Some have a beautiful scent

So why not take all the advantages of an inspirational garden with native plants for your residential garden landscaping.

California Native Plant Society

California Native Plant Society is a non profitable organization with its main vision and focus is to educate the residents of California about the importance of preserving and protecting Californian native plants. The members of CNPS have many years experience with native plants in which they wish to share and educate in their training programs for home gardeners, landscape designers and landscape contractors. Some of the programs include Appreciation of native plants, conservation aspects, science aspects as well as horticultural aspects.

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