Non-native plants don’t harm insects
Q: What effect do non-native plants have on insects in our landscapes?
A: Contrary to what you might have heard, in some cases non-native plants are beneficial for local insects. Many insects are generalist feeders and can happily consume pollen, nectar and leaf tissue from plants they did not evolve with.
I found several research-based publications that support this conclusion.
A dialogue about insects and non-native plants
Are Native Trees and Shrubs Better Choices for Wildlife in Home Landscapes?
Want more bird visitors? Nonnative plants may be the answer
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Importance of Soil Temps
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Pecan – Scab Disease
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Christmas Tree – Selecting
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Planting Winter Annuals in Drought
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Earth Kind Roses – List
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Burlap – Remove from Roots?
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Bermuda (Bermudagrass) – Remove from Garden Plot
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Honey Locust – Identification
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How to Soil Test
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Pecan – Scab Disease
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