Impacts of Native Landscaping on Water Quality and Usage

Runoff & Infiltration

Due to their extensive root systems, native plants filter out ground and storm water as it passes along, keeping pollutants and chemicals from reaching local waterways.¹ These extensive root systems also help promote the infiltration of stormwater into the soil, helping reduce the amount of overland flow (runoff).²

Less Inputs, Less Money, & More Resilience

Native plants have adapted to our ecosystems for hundreds or thousands of years. Because of this, natives are more accustomed to the cycle of our seasons, requiring less water & irrigation than traditional lawns. Additionally, many natives are better adapted to surviving periods of drought than their non-native counterparts.³