This video has great perspective on our Midwest landscape, by Dr. Alan Branhagan, in Kansas. Why plant natives? Just watch, and learn….. How can you get more natives on your land? We can help. It is what we do. We love our natives!!!
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Great Info! Native Plants in the Landscape!
I just found this series of videos… I am really enjoying this one in progress! Great balance of information for the urban and suburban garden.
Native Plant Restoration
Great video: click here to open in youtube “Published on Apr 4, 2013 How to restore a shore with native plants, trees, and shrubs is the focus of this video for contractors and landowners in Central Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Crow Wing SWCD, University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota DNR, and Thirty Lakes Watershed DistrictContinue reading “Native Plant Restoration”
How Many Monarchs Have You Seen This Year?
They need habitat, and small sites do matter. Here is some pretty good information for homeowners, however, I prefer to specify natives only. If everyone put in a garden like this, it would really have great positive impact. I do see butterflies in the urban gardens and industrial/corporate sites we have been working on. FYIContinue reading “How Many Monarchs Have You Seen This Year?”
water water fun with water
I love this garden. Last I checked, the building was still for sale. (I think I have upgraded my phone six times since this video…. Please forgive the limitations of 2012 smartphones!)
fat juicy yummy
Do you want birds? Plant natives. Grow some caterpillars! Caterpillars feed birds, and are available much earlier in the year that seeds or berries. They are also critical foods for many creatures, including baby birds.
Schematic Sketch for a Bungalow
This Bungalow on Chicago’s Northwest Side has a front yard needing some redefining, replanting, and re-shaping. The Schematic Sketch included a design, recommendations for maintenance and reconstruction of a retaining wall, and an opinion of cost. The client can now budget the next steps, and can use the sketch and example pictures to communicate toContinue reading “Schematic Sketch for a Bungalow”
On the boards
This is a great terraced site with the back of the house overlooking the property and the sunset. In looking at the land, it told many stories, and it revealed what we can do to merge the clients desires and the land’s inclinations.
She’s got a cause
The new Teaching Garden at the United Church of Rogers Park! Want to help or find out more about it? DNA info and link to funding drive!
Word
green infrastructure https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/flood-loss-avoidance-benefits-green-infrastructure-stormwater-management Let’s build some.
Re-Ecology Land Design 