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Native plants are the backbone of sustainable and low-maintenance landscaping in Charleston. Here’s why they perform so well locally.
Perfectly Adapted to Local Conditions
Species like palmettos, beautyberries, and southern magnolias flourish in sandy soils and salt air—making them ideal choices. Dive deeper in our guide: Best Native Plants for Low‑Maintenance Gardens in Charleston.
Species like palmettos, beautyberries, and southern magnolias flourish in sandy soils and salt air—making them ideal choices. Dive deeper in our guide: Best Native Plants for Low‑Maintenance Gardens in Charleston.
Support Local Wildlife
Native blooms attract pollinators—bees, butterflies, birds—boosting biodiversity. For holistic landscapes, our post on Landscape Lighting Charleston shows how to highlight both plants and wildlife at night.
Native blooms attract pollinators—bees, butterflies, birds—boosting biodiversity. For holistic landscapes, our post on Landscape Lighting Charleston shows how to highlight both plants and wildlife at night.
Lower Maintenance & Water Needs
Once established, these plants require minimal watering, pruning, and care.
Once established, these plants require minimal watering, pruning, and care.
By choosing native species, you’re creating an eco-friendly landscape that honors Charleston’s natural heritage.
