Native plants can produce beautiful blooms that inspire admiration and a little envy in those who look on them. That’s exactly what happened to one Reddit user who shared their colorful summer bloom.

In the r/NativePlantGardening subreddit, the original poster shared a photo showing the reward for his dedication. The image shows the beautiful flowers of plants such as Silene regia, Echinacea purpurea, and Monarda fistulosa.

“This turned out beautiful,” the OP wrote. They shared that they started most of their plants from seed and have been growing them for three to five years. “By far the coolest part of my garden this year!” they said.

Gardeners who grow native plants not only enjoy the aesthetics of stunning natural blooms, but also have many other benefits.

Native plants are uniquely adapted to the regions in which they grow, which means less maintenance for those who plant them. They know how to thrive without excessive water and chemical treatments, which means big savings for gardeners in the long run.

Natural lawn options also offer these benefits to homeowners. A yard with clover or buffalo grass instead of traditional lawn will not need to be mowed as often and will require less water.

Homeowners can enjoy lower water bills and have more time to enjoy their yard instead of toiling away at it.

Wildlife also loves native plants because they create a healthy ecosystem. Animals, including pollinators, visit native flowers, which help them perform their important role in protecting our food supply.

Another option for a natural garden is xeriscaping. This is a landscaping method that requires very little to no irrigation.

Even a partial lawn replacement can save homeowners time and money. There’s no better time than now to install a native garden or natural lawn and enjoy the benefits.

Other Reddit users were impressed by the OP’s beautiful garden. “I’m definitely using this picture for inspiration,” one user wrote.

Another commented: “Beautiful.”

“Wow! Very nice,” said someone else.

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