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.
Overseeding your lawn is always a great idea. Introducing new grass to your lawn every year will keep your turf looking thick, green and healthy. The best time to overseed cool-season lawns is the fall. The warm soil temps from summer coupled with cooler daytime and nighttime temperatures makes the perfect environment for new grass seeds to germinate and thrive.
Ribes americanum, or the Wild Black Currant, is a flowering shrub that is native to most of North America. With a mature height of three to six feet tall it is both a pollinator plant and also a host plant for beneficial insects.