A great habitat will support all kinds of animals, even some that may not be included on your personal “desired animal” list. Many people aren’t concerned if they see an owl, rabbit, fox or turtle in their yard. But a snake is another story. Continue reading "Snakes: Reasonable possibilities "
Cover photo and article by Justin Wheeler, Published in Wild Ones Fall 2022 Journal, Updated October 2023 by Wild Ones Staff Besides providing the right plants, and protecting your garden from pesticides, one of the next most valuable things you can do to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the winter […] Continue reading "Leave the leaves!"
Adding insult to injury “The native American beauties that turned rural roads into blazes of color in the days when America was naturally beautiful!” Wouldn’t you know that people – even this nursery – often call this invasive plant a “native”? As galling as it may be, it’s understandable. All our lives, we’ve seen this […] Continue reading "The Daylilly (Hemerocallis sp.)"
“I know that Dame’s rocket is technically an invasive exotic, but I love this plant. Despite being labeled an exotic, they have also long been a staple of American gardens – an heirloom species from the nineteenth century. So, while not native, they’re traditional.” – Found on an Internet gardening site. This comment illustrates a […] Continue reading "Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis Matronalis)"
Natural landscaping advocates rejoice when they see homeowners reducing the size of their lawns. This isn’t always good news, though. Back in my conventional landscaping days, I got rid of lawn in places where turf grass didn’t grow well. And what did I plant instead? Groundcovers – the kinds readily available at garden centers and […] Continue reading "Covering The Ground With Invasives"
