Native plants evolved in their local/regional home over thousands of years. They have deeper roots that help to absorb and filter stormwater, they require less GHG intensive maintenance, and they are important sources of habitat and food for many native animal and insect species, including pollinators. Non-native plants don’t have the same interactions with their environments. They don’t provide habitat or food in many cases, so no matter how pretty they are, if they don’t interact with their environment, they’re not doing their job! Try to pick native plants to add to your garden.