> Honestly, the only reason to plant non-native plants is vanity. That's a bit extreme. Planting a bit of herbs and veggies in my garden alongside the native f

> Honestly, the only reason to plant non-native plants is vanity. That's a bit extreme. Planting a bit of herbs and veggies in my garden alongside the native forest on my land will neither destroy the local ecosystem nor is it for vanity (nobody can even see the plants but me and my family). If you live on a small plot of land and you only have room for a few plants, then native is a good choice. I have acres and acres of untouched woodland on my property. A few bell pepper plants in my garden does no harm.