Plants bring life into the landscape. They provide food, medicine, habitat, oxygen, shade, color, texture, and architectural form. A native plant pallet is preferred in most landscape designs, since natives have adapted over time to the local climate and soils. Native plants require less maintenance and conserve on water use. The local wildlife (butterflies, bees, birds, etc.) are more adapted to native plants as a food source and habitat. However, non-native plants do have a place in the landscape and are often integrated into the landscape where appropriate.