Restore Life to Your Landscape – Getting Started

If you’re new to gardening for ecological function, or maybe even new to gardening completely, it can seem overwhelming at first.  From figuring out your soils and local ecology to selecting the right plants to plant, we’ll guide you through the necessary first steps to bring your landscape to life. 

Recommended Websites

A continually updated list of the websites we most recommend for learning about native plants, sustainable gardening initiatives and getting your own property registered as a Sustainable Landscape

Picea rubens (Red Spruce)

Red spruce tree growing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina

SPOTLIGHT ON SPECIES – Tall, stately conifer native to New England and the Appalachian Mountains. Deep green needles with pleasant scent, grows well in shade. Supports conservation efforts.