“What should I plant” is the most frequently asked question I receive from people who’d like to attract more wildlife to their gardens. We have already discussed the top 10 woody plants to attract wildlife to your Ecosystem Garden. Now we”ll delve into the best herbaceous species. These plants have been chosen based on a [...]
Bringing Nature Home to Your Ecosystem Garden
Doug Tallamy is one of my heroes of Ecosystem Gardening, due in large part to his groundbreaking book, Bringing Nature Home. This book should be read by every homeowner or land manager with an interest in supporting wildlife on your property. He makes an incredible argument as to why native plants play such a crucial [...]
Native Plant nurseries of the U.S. and Canada
The wonderful folks at Wildlife Gardeners forum have compiled a fabulous list of native plant nurseries in the U.S. and Canada. The list is divided into 3 parts: North American Native Plant Nurseries A-L North American Native Plant Nurseries M-Z Canada The folks at Wildlife Gardeners Forum are very friendly and knowledgeable, so check out [...]
Top 10 Best Woody Plants in Ecosystem Gardening
When I am consulting with a new client about their Ecosystem Gardening goals, the number one question I am asked is, “What should I plant?” or “Just tell me what to plant and I’ll do it.” But choosing the best plants is dependent on many factors, such as soil type, moisture, amount of sun, and [...]
No, I am not a native plant nazi
Here’s something I need to get out of the way right here in the beginning. I have been accused by some of being a native plant nazi because of my firm belief that native plants are much better in the conservation garden than are exotic plants. I am not suggesting that you rip all your [...]
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