Posts in this category specifically focus on the design element of natural landscaping, based on our methodology. These articles contain tips on how to lay out your plantings, what to plant where, species to group together, etc.
Once you’ve gotten to understand your site characteristics and developed a palette of plants native to your region, you’re now ready to get a plan on paper. This article runs through the basics of transferring landscape design ideas to a physical, concrete plan, giving your landscape the best chance at success.
Every great landscape starts with a vision. But when working with native plants and nature-driven design, defining your garden’s aesthetic can feel less straightforward than traditional landscaping templates. How do you create a space that reflects your personal style while embracing ecological function? In this article, we’ll walk through the key elements of developing your … Read more
The first article in our section “Planning Your Garden” of our Restore Life to Your Landscape Series – Establish your garden’s foundation and ethos by finding out your “why.”
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.
Bring your Landscape Back to Life: An introduction to our comprehensive how-to series for restoring ecological function to your landscape while preserving a garden aesthetic.
While fall cleanup has traditionally consisted mostly of raking leaves, there are plenty of advanages of leaving the leaves, or at very least shredding and composting them. Instead of spending hours cleaning up leaves, read this article for some of the benefits fall leaves have for your garden.
Have you ever wondered why it is that some oak trees hold on to their dead leaves through the winter? Read on to dig into some of the possible reasons.
Do you have a small yard? Do you think you can’t make an impact on biodiversity and sustainability? Think again! This article will give you some tips to start making a difference today.
Save money while supporting biodiversity and the environment? Collecting and sowing native plant seeds just might become your new hobby.
Architectural interest, cover for songbirds, easier cleanup? A few of the reasons why you might want to wait until early Spring to cut back your native plants.