If you are growing parsley, dill, or fennel this year, chances are you’ve noticed a few small caterpillars gnawing at your plants, depending on where you are. These caterpillars are known as parsley worms, and turn into gorgeous black swallowtails (which are the state butterfly of New Jersey).
Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod, also known as Wreath Goldenrod, is a woodland species herbaceous perennial. It has very loose clumps with arching stems and long, thin leaves.
For those who also promote sustainable landscaping themselves, the National Wildlife Federation has a program that allows you to certify your backyard as a recognized wildlife preserve.
Earlier this week we posted about our work at Glen Rock Schools, where we planted some great looking shrubs and perennials to fill in an area in the parking lot there. One of the shrubs we utilized was 'Chicago Lustre Viburnum', or Viburnum dentatum 'Synnesvedt'. It's a gorgeous deciduous shrub with an appearance that will vary year-round.
At the one school we service within the Glen Rock Public Schools there was an area that was being utilized as a “cut through” from a parking area to the entrance and to better control traffic flow in a public space for safety and efficiency we were asked to implement a planting of shrubs and perennials utilizing native plantings within the scope of the layout.
Michael Kolenut, Founder and Owner of Lincoln Landscaping presents an in depth seminar on organic turf management to a class focusing on the important aspects of implementing an organic program on an athletic playing field.
Gardening with your children is a great way for a child to learn to appreciate plant-life. Not only is it fairly simple to teach the basics, but it also can be a very rewarding learning experience for any child who has shown an interest in gardening.