So, why incorporate native plantings into your landscape? Here are a few reasons to strongly consider them:

• Native pollinators (bees, butterflies, and other local wildlife) don’t recognize non-native plants and that makes it more difficult for them to locate a food source. Several of these pollinators, such as the monarch butterfly are facing the threat of extinction as a result.

• Most flowering plants and many food crops rely on these pollinators to induce flowering and fruiting.

• Native plants are frequently ignored in favor of industry standard non-natives, but North Carolina is actually home to a plethora of beautiful native plants that can fulfill the same purpose.

• Your property can become a haven for amazing hummingbirds, songbirds, butterflies, sphinx moths, and (our personal favorite) the hummingbird moth!