The biggest — and most expensive — mistakes people make with native plant September 1, 2024 Home Explore The Naturalist's Journal The biggest — and most expensive — mistakes people make with native plant Share FacebookTwitterEmail We think, “California native plants should grow easily here, because they’re native, right?” So people buy expensive plants and expect them to grow like weeds (as in anywhere at all without any tending) and the results are often disastrous. Here’s what experts say are the four most common mistakes…