What’s Good for Birds is Good for People

What’s good for birds is also good for people.  Here are some possible impacts of your native plant garden presented by the National Audubon Society:

“557: Varieties of butterflies and moths supported by native oak trees, as compared to only 5 butterfly and moth species supported by non-native ginkgo trees.

96: Percentage of land birds that rely on insects to feed chicks.

1,200: Number of crops that depend on pollinators to grow.

40 million: Acres of lawn in the U.S. currently.

80 million: Pounds of pesticides applied to lawns in the U.S. annually. Native plants, on the other hand, support a balance of predator and prey and thrive without pesticides.

800 million: Gallons of gas used annually by lawn mowers. This produces significant amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases driving climate change.

Learn more about why native plants are better for birds and for people.”

To read the entire article, go to Native Plants – How to Make Your Yard Bird-Friendly.