The benefits of landscaping with native plants in urban and suburban communities cannot be overstated. As wildlands are threatened by fire, climate change, and development, native plant landscaping is an important strategy to support California’s incredible biodiversity. California native plants sustain over 1500 insect species and over 200 bird species, and because they are adapted to our climate, native plants in landscaping require significantly less irrigation than thirsty ornamental lawns. Click on any of the bars below to learn more.
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