Native planting is somewhat of a buzz phrase in the gardening world right now - and with very good reason. Understanding the enormous benefits native plants can have not only to our own backyards, but also the local environment, is becoming increasingly vital as we all begin to experience the effects of climate change and seasonal shifts.
Native planting goes hand in hand with the growing trend of prairie planting, and the uptake of naturalistic planting schemes. But what are native plants, exactly? And how do you go about finding out which plants are native to your home region?
