The 70/30 Planting Rule

The 70/30 Planting Rule: What do Ecologists Think? “The 70/30 Planting Rule” is suddenly everywhere. Trendy garden designers are recommending that landscapes contain 70% native plants and 30% introduced plants—as though sacrificing nearly one-third of a garden’s ecological potential is a reasonable goal. Why Be Skeptical of The 70/30 Planting Rule? If we are talking