After deciding to finally make moves this spring to improve our landscaping using native plants (read about my landscaping challenges here), I was faced with finding the right person or company to help me. Before I could do that, I… Read More
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Book Review: Planting in a Post-Wild World by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West
Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes, by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West Rating: 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳/5 Trees Genres: Non-Fiction, Garden Design, Horticulture Summary: If you’re looking for landscape design inspiration and guidance that goes beyond the stereotypical… Read More
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Real Life Landscaping: I Need a Native Garden Makeover!
We built our home in Tampa, FL five years ago, and the home builder included very standard (non-native) landscaping. It wasn’t beautiful or vibrant, nor did it make the home look better. The following story is how I came to… Read More
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Book Review: Bringing Nature Home by Douglas Tallamy
Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants, by Douglas W. Tallamy Rating: 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳/5 Trees Genres: Non-Fiction, Gardening, Nature Summary: In his first book, Doug Tallamy explains clearly, convincingly, and entertainingly the benefits of using native plants… Read More
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Earth Day 2021
Every year on April 22nd, individuals and organizations around the world participate in Earth Day, a day dedicated as a call to action for the environmental movement and devoted to honoring the Earth. The official Earth Day mission is “to… Read More
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Native Garden Accessories Promote and Protect Native Plants
We love gardening with native plants because we understand that native plants are key to restoring balanced ecosystems. But what is the best way to share that love with others? And how can we give native plants the best chance… Read More
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Powerhouse Keystone Species – Plant an Oak
What are Keystone Species? As earth stewards of our amazing planet, we can appreciate the potential importance of all species to the continued existence of a complex ecosystem. But there are some that stand out and do the heavy lifting…. Read More
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Soil Texture Test: Sand, Silt, or Clay
A common mantra in native gardening is “right plant, right place.” This saying sprouts from the idea that gardeners and landscapers can avoid common pitfalls by ensuring that they choose plants that fit both the needs and conditions of the… Read More
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Book Review: “Run Wild” by David Covell
Run Wild, by David Covell Rating: 🌳🌳🌳🌳/5 Genres: Children’s Literature, Picture Book, Nature Writing, Poetry Summary: A beautiful read-along children’s book celebrating the joys of exploring the great outdoors! Review: David Covell’s children’s book Run Wild encourages children to step… Read More
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Support Pollinators with Early Season Native Plants
Declining Pollinators Many pollinator species have suffered serious declines in recent years because of a variety of factors, including loss and fragmentation of habitat, pesticide use, and climate change. Unfortunately, most of our suburban and urban landscapes offer little in… Read More
