Across the world, homeowners, landscapers, and community gardeners are rethinking their choices of what to plant. Instead of relying solely on showy imported ornamentals, more and more people are turning toward native plants—species that have evolved naturally in a particular region over thousands of years. What was once seen as a niche movement embraced mainly by ecologists is now going mainstream, transforming suburban yards, urban rooftops, and even public parks.

Global gardening shift

From the drought-prone suburbs of California to the rain-soaked villages of India, a growing awareness of climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity is prompting gardeners to reconsider their plant palettes. In Australia, local councils now encourage homeowners to use native eucalyptus, bottl

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