Native Plants News
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
