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Authority encourages homeowners to choose native plants and xeriscape to support lake habitat
Summary
Savannah urged residents to research and plant native pollinator species in yards and consider xeriscaping to reduce water and maintenance, warning against importing unvetted ornamentals that can become invasive.
Savannah, the Utah Lake Authority’s conservation technician, recommended that homeowners prioritize native pollinator species when landscaping to reduce water needs and support insects such as monarch butterflies. She advised listeners to "do a little bit of research" before bringing ornamental plants from other regions because some introduced plants can escape cultivation and become invasives.
Sam added that native plantings often require less fertilizer and maintenance. Savannah also mentioned xeriscaping as a lawn-alternative initiative residents can explore to reduce irrigation and support local ecology. The hosts suggested simple searches for "native pollinator species in Utah County" and encouraged the public to use Authority and partner resources when selecting plants.
