Native Plants

A bee species indigenous to a region. North America has more than 4,000 native bee species.

A meadow established primarily with plants native to the region.

Native meadows are areas planted or restored with grasses, wildflowers, and other plants that are native to a region, creating a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly alternative to traditional lawns.

A plant species that naturally occurs in a region and evolved alongside local wildlife.

A group of native plants that naturally occur together and interact within a particular ecosystem.

A native species is a plant, animal, fungus, or other organism that occurs naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without human introduction. Native species evolved over long periods of time alongside other local species and environmental conditions.

Natural landscaping is the practice of designing, planting, and managing outdoor spaces to mimic natural ecosystems while supporting local wildlife, conserving resources, and promoting ecological health. Natural landscapes often emphasize native plants, biodiversity, healthy soils, and sustainable maintenance practices.

A landscape designed or managed to resemble natural plant communities while functioning within a developed setting.

The concept that private properties can collectively restore biodiversity by providing wildlife habitat. Popularized by the book by Doug Tallamy.

A sugary liquid produced by flowers that serves as a primary energy source for many pollinators.

A class of systemic insecticides associated with negative impacts on bees and other pollinators.

A structure built by birds for laying eggs and raising young.

Features that provide places for pollinators to reproduce, including bare soil, hollow stems, dead wood, and cavity spaces.

A young bird that remains in the nest and depends on parental care.

A lawn alternative using low-growing grasses or native plants that require little or no mowing.