05/04/2026
Did you know that some plants play an outsized role in supporting the health of an entire ecosystem?
In this article from the Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association, NatureWorks team member Natalie Maclean-Visser shares insight into keystone species, plants and organisms that help support biodiversity, pollinators, birds, and the natural systems around us.
For homeowners, this is a helpful reminder that a beautiful landscape can also be a purposeful one. Choosing the right trees, shrubs, and perennials can create habitat, support local wildlife, and make your property more resilient over time.
We’re proud to see a member of the NatureWorks team sharing their knowledge with the broader horticulture community!
Read the article here: https://mnla.com/news/did-you-know-about-keystone-species/
Keystone plant species are plants that quite literally help hold our natural world together through the powerful effects they have on other plants and animals. All keystone species are native, but not every native plant is a keystone.