A tad bit over three years ago we did a blog post for Arbor Day 2021 promoting their membership initiative wherein for joining their organization they would send to you 10 native trees of your choice. We chose Eastern Redbud - Cercis canadensis. Here is their growth after three years.
Organic land care is not simply about the type of fertilizer or pesticide used on a home landscape. It is a holistic approach to landscaping that improves the natural resources of a site by fostering cycling of resources, promoting ecological balance, and conserving biodiversity. Organic, in particular, means landscaping with no synthetic pesticides of any kind (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.) and with no synthetic fertilizers or soil amendments.
Started in 1970, this designated day of April 22 has become an annual reminder of our responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth. You can contribute to a healthier Earth in multiple ways: utilize native plants in a garden, plant a tree, purchase biodegradable products and avoid pesticides of any kind, practice organic and sustainable principles at home, and commit to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Beach Plum - Prunus martina supports over 400 species of lepidoptera, and is beneficial for bees and birds as well. A drought tolerant plant, Beach plums thrive in dry and sandy soils. It is indigenous to the Mid-Atlantic coastal region occurring as far north as the Canadian Maritime Provinces
Winter is often the best time to do pruning and thinning on almost all your trees and shrubs. Although winter and early spring is a great time to prune, if the tree or shrub is a spring flowering plant and the blooms are important to you, it may be best to wait and prune that plant shortly after it is done blooming.
When it comes to sustainable land care, St Francis of Assisi is considered by many to be the patron saint of those who promote sustainability within nature. This is an imaginary ( or maybe not) conversation between St. Francis and God…as you read this contemplate the thoughts within and see if you don’t start looking at your lawn differently!
When it comes to sustainable landscaping practices, it is best to be proactive in your approach. With that in mind; many of us celebrate the holiday season by decorating a live evergreen Christmas tree, so you may be better off if you dig your Christmas tree hole now before the ground freezes.