#landscaping trends

Should we stop pretending native plants are always the best choice when many tropical species outgrow them in every metric?

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

Are huge suburban lawns a status symbol or just a massive waste of water and time?

Is "native plant only" gardening just a useless rule that limits your garden's potential?

Is planting for "max biodiversity" a selfish trend that makes your garden look like a messy weed patch?

Does anyone else think native plant gardening is quietly the future?

Does native plant purism do more harm than good by demonizing easy-care non-natives?