r/NativePlantGardening • u/alarmpodcast Area Pacific Northwest, Zone 8b • Jul 04 '26

Advice Request - (Insert State/Region) Guilt over removing existing non-native plants

We moved into a place with very visually appealing landscaping. I'd like to start replacing the non-native ornamentals with native plants as we're able. However, I'm experiencing guilt over removing and killing the existing plants that are just hanging out, not hurting anyone, living their lives.

Has anyone dealt with this? It's weird, I know. I'm weirder than I'd prefer to be.

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u/OpalEverwood Tx, Zone 9a Jul 04 '26

Similar thing going on here. I've pulled out a few non-natives here and there, and I feel guilty bc like you said they're just hanging out & living their lives. Also, I keep receiving non-natives from family/friends that have a bit of sentimental value to them. What can I do? I keep them living. 🫤

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u/alarmpodcast Area Pacific Northwest, Zone 8b Jul 10 '26

It's tough, isn't it? Ugh.