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What does Firewise Mean & Why is it Important? You can bet fire is on my mind after this dry winter. You can look at the Drought Monitor and see that currently we are on the edge of D1 (Moderate Drought) and D2 (Severe
If you’ve been with us for the last year or more, you’ve probably noticed a trend in our message about fall clean up that is echoed in this month’s blog article: less is more. In our newsletters and your invoice emails, I’ve explained why it’s
More than Pretty Creatures Pollinators go through many stages of life and need habitat that supports them throughout the year. It’s easy to get focused on the loveliness of a butterfly alighting on a butterfly bush blossom or sipping nectar from a butterfly weed flower,
Less is more. Many standard practices we have learned to do, with the belief that they make us good gardeners, end up backfiring, work against nature, and create extra unnecessary work for us. Instead, here are some tips on how to maintain your
I talk a lot about sustainable landscapes needing to include native and adapted plants. But what specifically does that mean? In both cases, it means we use plants that like growing in our native soil, and they do it well. They are accustomed
What is living mulch? you might ask. Let’s first address what mulch is. In the ornamental horticulture world, mulch is something that covers the ground and: Typically, mulch is either a wood-based material, or gravel. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Living mulch, as
Design is an important part of the process for creating a sustainable landscape. It invites deep thought, reflection, and planning to make sure we’re creating a landscape that checks all the boxes. Sustainable landscape design strives to create landscapes that Pay rent
Water is life, as they say. It is a precious resource, and as some point out, it should be more accurately referred to as source, the source of all life. When we look at it through this lens and pay attention to how we
In the realm of gardening and landscaping, the principles of permaculture have been gaining significant traction. Permaculture, derived from “permanent agriculture” or “permanent culture,” emphasizes working in harmony with nature to create sustainable and resilient systems. As we approach the spring season, there’s no
In today’s world, where environmental concerns are paramount, there is a growing awareness of the adverse impacts of herbicides and pesticides on ecosystems. However, maintaining a beautiful and healthy landscape doesn’t have to rely on chemical interventions. By creating habitat in your home landscape, you
What is a sustainable landscape? It seems the word sustainable has been watered down, overused and mis-used over the years, so what does it really mean? In terms of a landscape, picture vibrant nature, in harmony, where chemicals aren’t needed because the ecosystem is
Creating habitat for pollinators is a wonderful way to support the local ecosystem while simultaneously enhancing your landscape for your own enjoyment. Here are some steps you can take: Plant Native Wildflowers: Choose a diversity of native wildflowers that bloom at different times