Incorporating California native plants into urban landscaping offers significant economic benefits, including reduced water bills, lower maintenance costs, decreased pesticide use, and enhanced property values, promoting sustainability and community health.
Artificial grass offers convenience but poses environmental challenges like plastic waste, microplastic pollution, heat island effect, loss of biodiversity, water runoff, and chemical use. Choosing natural grass or eco-friendly options is crucial for sustainability.
Late-season rain in Southern California can both nourish and harm native plants, impacting root health, erosion, nutrient balance, flooding adaptation, fire risk, and conservation efforts.
Exploring Urban Ecosystems and Patch Ecology 