Planting native plants and trees is a great way to work with, rather than against, nature. By matching plant species to your slice of Guernsey, your plants and trees that require less care, and will be healthier than non-indigenous species. Another benefit is that native birds, insects, and other wildlife have evolved with native plant species and are able to use the fruits, nectars and habitat these plants and trees provide. For example, Griselina has become a popular hedging plant, but it offers no fruit and minimal benefit to Guernsey's wildlife - we'd much prefer to plant natives such as hawthorn, evergreen oaks, or blackthorn.