Turf grass is not native to our region of Illinois, so it takes a lot of work, water and inputs to grow a perfect lawn. Instead, consider whether you might be able to convert a section from turf grass to native plants. In addition to requiring less maintenance and water, native plants provide food for pollinators and look beautiful! Read this article about people in communities in NY who are switching their lawns to native plants. Many of our Go Green groups are hosting native plant sales this spring which provide a great opportunity to purchase some plants for your yard. Check out the calendar to find out more about local plant sales.