Native Plants News
Ormond Beach Florida is updating its development code to require 50% native plants
April 2026
The city of Ormond Beach is in the process of updating its code to require native plants be included in the landscaping for new developments.
Four bills targeting spread of invasive plants signed into Virginia law
April 2026
The newly signed laws work to ensure invasive plants are not planted along highways, that commercially used plants can be added to the noxious weeds list, give jurisdictions the ability to control invasives in service districts, and allow state agencies to employ volunteers to control invasive plants on state land.
Encinitas California Advances Native Plant Ordinance
March 2026
Seeking to strengthen local biodiversity, Encinitas planners and officials are pursuing local legislation to improve standards and transparency around native plant landscaping.
Zionsville, Indiana Roadmap for Conservation
Indiana Native Plant Society Landscaping with Natives team leader Coralie Palmer has written a persuasive proposal to broaden her town’s expression of living in harmony with nature. You may find here a path to persuading your municipality as well.
Somervile Massachusetts Implements Native Plant Ordinance
Somerville’s Native Plant Ordinance requires that native species are planted on city-owned land. Riparian areas, the Community Path, and along the Green Line Extension will have 100% native plants. Parks will be a minimum of 75% native, and street trees 50%.
New Ordinance Supports Native Planting Efforts
Frederick, Maryland
March 2026
Ormond Beach is updating its development code to require 50% native plants
Ormond Beach, Florida
January 2026
Weeds or Habitat? Local pair tackle city codes
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 2025
Overland Park Updates Weed Enforcement Ordinance
Overland Park, Kansas
November 2023
