Sustainable Landscaping

Sedum Ternatum Stonecrop

The crisp fall air heralds the emergence of golden hues, native asters, and graceful meadow grasses in our garden beds; and this season of mists and mellow fruitfulness isn’t complete without autumn colour. One such native plant, whose color lasts through the autumn season and well into the winter is Sedum Ternatum Stonecrop. If you’re looking for a beautiful plant that thrives with virtual neglect, sedum ternatum just might fit the bill. Sedums strut their stuff where many other plants dare not venture.

By |2018-10-29T16:30:11-04:00September 22nd, 2018|Gardening, Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|

Fall Berries for Birds – American Holly

Now is the time to start thinking about fall planting in your yard or garden! Many birds such as cardinals, chickadees, bluebirds, robins, cedar waxwings and mockingbirds are year-round residents or migrate south to your area in winter. By planting native berry producing shrubs or trees you will attract these birds and ensure they have food throughout the winter.

By |2023-08-06T15:28:25-04:00August 24th, 2018|Design, Gardening, Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|

Helenium flexuosum Raf – Purple Headed Sneezewood

The flowerheads of purple headed sneezewood offer nectar and pollen as floral rewards to a wide range of insect visitors, including long-tongued bees, short-tongued bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, and skippers. Various insects feed on the leaves, pith of the stems, and other parts of Helenium spp. (Sneezeweeds).

By |2018-10-29T16:30:12-04:00July 30th, 2018|Design, Gardening, Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|
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