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Chapter 3 <br /> Benefits of a <br /> Natural Ap <br /> Designing with native plants requires a departure from the typical strategy used for horticultural <br /> species - adapting a project site to accommodate standard cultivated species. This approach, in which <br /> the same plants are used repeatedly in projects throughout the country, can result in a loss of regional <br /> identity and biological diversity. <br /> z r <br /> In contrast, native landscaping selects plantsA. = y <br /> that were historically found at a site or that are <br /> best suited to site conditions. This method 1111,16, i %Pe <br /> requires less site preparation and chemical <br /> application, and cuts weeding and irrigation IM,'Wt, I Now. <br /> costs. The use of native species also has a - <br /> __ positive influence on the broader ecosystem by <br /> increasing diversity and providing habitat for <br /> birds, butterflies and other wildlife.All projects ' AL <br /> will have an influence on the larger landscape, IAL <br /> ' <br /> but utilizing native plants in combination with `N <br /> Best Management Practices can ensure that the <br /> effect on the regional landscape will be positive. T d; F� r <br /> _16 <br /> u J <br /> .aft <br /> r <br /> Cardinal Flower and Sphinx Moth <br /> Vegetated swale at H.B.Fuller Headquarters(pictured left) photo by Rebecca Chesin <br /> photo by Sara Morse <br /> 19 <br />