Garden Design with Native Plants (Article)

Excellent points on why people don't garden more with native plants and how to overcome these obstacles....an honest and forthright perspective:

We’ll set aside the arguments for supporting biodiversity and feeding local birds and bugs, and just argue from an aesthetic perspective for a moment. When you go on vacation to a place that touches your soul, is it the McBurger you remember? The Home Depot you passed?

Source: http://www.northcoastgardening.com/2010/01/designing-with-pacific-northwest-native-plants/

How are you using native plants in your garden design? If not, why?