Native Gardening
Hello there. I live in southern New Hampshire, where the climate is warm in the summer, and can get cold in the winter (not as much as it used to be, a contribution by climate change). This area has a historical background of being settled by European colonists that changed this area into settled fields in a very short amount of time, and agricultural areas. Lumbering was also a major part of this area, and eventually cut down more than 99% of our forests (less than 0.5%) is old growth.
The human presence also brought exotic plants into our regions. People were fascinated by having plants that their families used to have back where they used to live. It also made your property and house look much better to your neighbors. Some kept erosion at bay. Such were brought pesky weeds such as Oriental Bittersweet, Japanese Knotweed, Glossy Buckthorn, and the list goes on.... for a long time.
Much of this could have been avoided by being more careful to what was being brought. Japanese Knotweed was considered a "vigorous" grower, but in my opinion quite too vigorous. Plants were not tested well in controlled areas back then like now. Oriental Bittersweet reached NH by 1938. It was in the 1970's when the invasive species started to dominate our areas, and many new ones also, thanks to improved transportation and global trade.
I recommend using known native plant species, particularly to New England or the state you live in, not just the country abroad. Certain species from other regions of the same nation can also crowd the native organism, such as the Eastern Cottontail to the New England Cottontail. This way we can reduce the threat of bringing harmful organisms to our ecosystems. Not to mention that pollinators and birds are used to the native food they eat, not something from hundreds of miles away. Just keep this is mind.
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