A Redditor posted pictures of their office’s native plant garden, and commenters were ready to submit their resumes.
Five pictures of the company’s garden, which was spread out along a corporate-looking building and on a parking lot rotary, were shared with the r/NativePlantGardening community, showcasing plenty of green plants, colorful flowers, and tall grass.
Photo Credit: Reddit
Photo Credit: Reddit
Just like at residential homes, many business properties install non-native grass. This type of grass requires constant maintenance, including watering, mowing, fertilizing, weeding, and possibly spraying pesticides or herbicides. That means companies or property owners have to pay more for landscaping, which can put a serious dent in budgets.
The OP’s workplace has taken a different approach, allowing native plants to flourish. The building is surrounded by greenery, and it likely requires minimal maintenance. The money saved on landscaping and watering can be used for more important expenses, like employee bonuses or office upgrades.
Additionally, native plants and natural lawns support the local ecosystem, welcoming all sorts of critters. They can offer food sources and habitats for animals such as rabbits, squirrels, and insects.
When you rewild a space like this, it also makes it more welcoming for pollinators, which are essential to a healthy ecosystem and the human food supply.
According to the UN, 75% of the world’s food crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators. Creating friendly spaces for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators helps stabilize the food supply and protect the Earth’s delicate balance.
Homeowners can save money on utilities and reduce yard maintenance by opting for a natural lawn, even if they only install a partial lawn replacement. The same benefits apply to company properties. These spaces are sustainable, beautiful, and cost-effective, making them the best choice for any outdoor area.
Other Redditors swooned over the OP’s workplace.
One person said, “Very pretty. It’s nice to see more and more businesses using native landscaping.”
Someone else wrote, “This is a great example of how all commercial real estate properties should look.”
And another Redditor was ready to apply, joking, “Now I low-key want to work with you!”
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