We Asked & Measured
- Do you have plants native to your area in your garden?
- What percentage of your garden is native plants?
- Did you purchase and plant the natives in your garden?
- Which regions are current hotbeds of interest?
- How has interest in Native Plants evolved?
- Compare the trend with other garden topics
Consumers Answered
Our survey, targeting self-identified gardeners, reveals a strong inclination towards native plants. An impressive 78.79% of respondents confirmed having native plants in their gardens. Only 8.92% said no, while 12.29% were unsure. The integration of native plants varied, with 36.16% dedicating 25-50% of their garden to local flora, showing a significant trend towards embracing native species.
Do you have native plants in your garden?
What percentage of your garden is native plants?
Native Plants - Google Searches Over Time
Native Plants - Hotbeds of Interest
At the time of publication, states like Hawaii, Oregon, and Montana lead the way in interest, showing a strong regional focus on incorporating native species into local landscapes, even during a period when overall interest typically dips.
Did you purchase and plant the natives in your garden?
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Google Searches for "Native Plants" vs. Other Garden Topics
Even more interesting is to compare the Google Trends for “Native Plants” vs. other traditional garden topics. In this chart, we’re comparing “Native Plants” to the terms “Flower Garden” and “Vegetable Garden”, over a 5-year time period. You can clearly see how the term “native plants” is not just growing in popularity in itself, but also relative to the more traditional garden topics (that are relatively flat, except for the brief COVID bump).
Pinterest Pins - "Native Plants" vs. Other Garden Topics (1 Year)
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By Demographics
Do you have native plants in your garden? (by Age)
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Do you have native plants in your garden? (by Gender)
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What percentage of your garden... - by Age
The horizontal bars indicate how many respondents had a particular amount of native plants in their garden. The tabs above the chart filter respondents by Age Group.
What percentage of your garden... - by Garden Size
The horizontal bars indicate how many respondents had a particular amount of native plants in their garden. The tabs above the chart filter respondents by the size of their gardens (in sq. ft.)
