Many homeowners focus on the aesthetic beauty of their gardens. But there’s another important element the landscaping maintenance experts at Hui Kū Maoli Ola Native Hawaiian Plant Specialists wants to share—the ecological connection. This colorful nursery, based in Kaneohe, HI, is one of the area’s leading resources for native Hawaiian plants.

As people worldwide acknowledge, Hawaii’s ecosystem is precious. Many of the state’s natural habitats have suffered over the years due to a variety of unfortunate changes. A plentitude of livestock led to an abundance of grazing, which destroyed much of the land. Commercial and residential buildings began to pop up in areas that were once completely devoted to agriculture.

Perhaps most importantly, plants that were foreign to the state’s landscape were given priority over native vegetation. In that regard, they robbed native Hawaiian plants of their necessary resources—water, sunlight, and food.

Hawaiian lives, including those of plants and animals, count on each other for support. The native birds that soar through the sky feed on the shade-giving trees residents admire daily. Local butterflies are attracted to specific native Hawaiian plants.

To keep what remains of the local ecosystem thriving, and to contribute to ecological restoration in your own right, you can design a garden that benefits the community as a whole. In addition to the pleasure we receive from witnessing a garden’s visual beauty, a landscape that attracts local Hawaiian animals encourages native plants to survive.

If you’re interested in transforming your outdoor space into an environmentally friendly garden, get in touch with the landscaping maintenance professionals at Hui Kū Maoli Ola Native Hawaiian Plant Specialists. They can assist with all of your botanical needs and give your yard a new lease on life—as well as a truly Hawaiian take on landscaping. Visit their website to learn more, or call (808) 235-6165 to speak to an expert.