There are many good reasons to landscape your yard with native plants. Along with serving as the foundation to an area’s biodiversity, native plants have adapted well to the environment around them. Plants in this region of San Bernardino County, as an example, have become drought tolerant over the years. Planting native plants in your yard is not only good for the environment, but also require less maintenance than those trying to acclimate to new surroundings, which means they will save you time, water, and money. Not to mention, your yard will look beautiful with flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Another important reason native plants are so beneficial is that they attract an array of wild birds. Not only do they serve as good shelter and habitats for wild birds, they provide a nourishing food source, nesting materials, and are a resource in today’s changing climate.
The important thing to start with when picking out the right plants for your area is to research which native plants are the best for you. A couple wonderful resources to start with is by using Audubon’s Native Plants Database and the California Native Plant Society.
Here are a few popular plants adapted to the Big Bear Lake area that can get you started:
California Fuchsia
Big Berry Manzanita
Blue-Eyed Grass
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I love this post. Yay for native plants!