The species you choose are more than just a list of pretty-looking plants, they are the foundation of your design’s success. Taking a little time to work through species selection to create a species palette ensures your landscape not only thrives in your site’s conditions, but also contributes to the broader ecological web, supporting biodiversity and ecological function.
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.