{"id":223,"date":"2016-10-07t07:41:37","date_gmt":"2016-10-07t07:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snyder-associates.u5fz9z3h-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=223"},"modified":"2023-11-21t16:23:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21t22:23:54","slug":"native-landscapes-benefits-considerations-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.dicovercards.com\/native-landscapes-benefits-considerations-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"benefits of native plant landscape design"},"content":{"rendered":"

the changing human-made landscape & physical environment<\/span><\/h2>\n
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the paths and native plantings surrounding terry trueblood park create an inviting space to enjoy nature.<\/p><\/div>\n

for thousands of years before agriculture and urban development, the midwest landscape was primarily comprised of prairie vegetation. due to large, robust root systems, native plants cultivated rich soil with high organic content and created space within the ground that guided rainwater infiltration. the landscape acted similar to a sponge, easily able to absorb stormwater<\/a> with little runoff into rivers, lakes, and streams<\/a>.<\/p>\n

in stark contrast, today\u2019s turf<\/a> and concrete landscapes are impervious and compacted. runoff is common with rainfall and snowmelt, contributing to poor water quality<\/a>, erosion, and elevated flood risks. for years, native plants and naturescaping only existed along waterways or in wetlands<\/a>, prairies, and nature preserves. however, as more people discover the significant benefits they provide over traditional landscaping, native plant landscaping design has become common everywhere from parks<\/a> to residential developments<\/a> and large, institutional campuses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

benefits of landscaping with native plantings<\/span><\/h2>\n

in a world where natural habitats struggle to survive, the return of native plants to everyday landscapes is an aesthetically pleasing change with unique benefits:<\/p>\n