Just a thought. I have plenty of non-natives; I'm a plant lover and tend to put in all kinds of things I fancy. However, I think it is feasible to design landscaping for homes and corporate facilities with only native plants and have it look good, neat, and easily maintained.

I wonder if there are any informed opinions to the contrary?
Rose again. Thanks and Carry on!

I am trying to use "mostly" natives, and I find that I can landscape quite nicely choosing from available natives. Atlanta has such a wealth of nurseries that I don't even have to mail order away for my plants.

In addition to the environmental aspect of using natives (helping native birds and insects - the deer seem to help themselves), I welcome the challenge of researching my plant selections and then looking about for them. Every plant has a story, including the rescued ones.

Some of my favorite natives that I believe are garden worthy (just to name a few): maidenhair fern, southern sheild fern, shuttleworth ginger, virginia sweetspire, florida anise, coastal leucothoe, serviceberry (the best plant for birds!), fothergilla, mountain laurel and native azaleas (which can be so fragrant, unlike their cousins).

I've found the more I learn about native plants the more I want to incorporate them, especially in ornamental ways that would appeal to everyone.