“At its simplest, native plant communities are assemblages of plants that tend to grow together in a specific habitat and are the building blocks of local ecosystems. These communities are defined by growing conditions — terrain, soil, climate, sun exposure, wind and so on. Rather than creating gardens based on personal preferences alone, successful native plant gardeners and landscapers work with existing growing conditions to build healthy and hardy plant communities that support local wildlife. Native plant communities are by design more sustainable and resilient.”