#ecological gardening

Do “native plant purists” gatekeep gardening so hard they actually discourage climate resilience?

Should serious gardeners ditch native plants entirely if non-natives yield better pest resistance and growth?

Are native plant purists killing the joy of gardening for everyone else?

Native plants are overhyped and often ugly — should we stop pretending they're always better for the garden?

Does "native plants only" actually kill the joy of gardening for most people?

Is a native plant garden actually better for bees than a carefully curated pollinator patch?

Is native-only planting a virtuous ecological choice or just a way to shame new gardeners?