NATIVE PLANTINGS
WHY ARE NATIVE PLANTS IMPORTANT?*
Native plantings:
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Improve soil, water, and air quality
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Decrease pesticide use
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Decrease water use
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Promote environmental biodiversity
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Significantly reduce land maintenance costs
less fertilizers and pesticides
less chemical runoff
cleaner water supply
improved soil quality
growth of
diverse plants
increased diversity of beneficial
insects and animals
complex
root systems
less water used for maintenance
&
less flooding
WHY COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS?**
Community beautification:
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Deters littering, which means less resources are needed to keep an area clean
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Strengthens community pride and identity
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Decreases vandalism, crime rates, and community neglect
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Increases property values and decreases poverty rates
Keep an eye out for our completed October 2019 native planting on White Horse Road!