Native Plants in the Landscape
Landscaping has a major impact on the natural resources a building uses. This site incorporates landscape materials that are easier on the environment, restoring natural ecological functions and reducing the effect on surrounding natural resources. Native and adaptive plants:
• Require less maintenance.
• Are best suited to provide food and cover for native plants.
• Require less water, fertilizer and pesticides since they are well-suited to the
local climate.
Plants with similar water needs are grouped to conserve water. Plants located close to the waterway are tolerant of saltwater spray.
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Watching Wildlife (clockwise from top left): Rufus Hummingbird, Violet-green Swallows, Cedar Waxwing, Dragonflies, Pacific Treefrog.
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Red-flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum)
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Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus)
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Serviceberry (Amelanchier grandiflora)
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Shore Pine (Pinus contorta)
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Red-flowering Currant & Serviceberry photos courtesy of Susan McDougall
