Native Suburbia

Thinking of incorporating native plants in your landscaping design? Don't know where to begin? Here's a great overview of how to approach the project, no matter where you are, no matter how much space you have or what kind of lot you have. There are plenty of resources provided.

Get comfy, grab a notebook and a pen, and learn the basics here. This is a great video for beginners. Loads of questions are answered.

Native Plants Planted Right -- Less Lawns More Life, Week 3 Thinking about starting a native plant garden? This beginner-friendly webinar walks you through the essential steps to plant native species with confidence. ...

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What some people call "messy" is exactly what wildlife needs. Be mindful of what you can keep in your yard to provide crucial habitat.

You cannot claim to "love animals" if you clean up every last scrap of nature from your yard.

You may see a pile of sticks in your yard and think it's neglected, but it's a bustling habitat! 🌿

In February, this brush pile is fully booked:

🏠 THE PENTHOUSE: Song Sparrows and Carolina Wrens shelter from ice storms in the top layer.

🌿 THE MEZZANINE: A cottontail rabbit finds refuge here, creating a "form" for safety.

🐛 THE STANDARD ROOMS: Hibernating queen bumblebees and Mourning cloak butterflies live in the deeper layers, while ground beetles and spiders control pests.

🌧️ THE BASEMENT: Redback salamanders thrive in the moist environment at the bottom, essential for their survival.

🍄 THE INFRASTRUCTURE: Fungi break down wood and enrich your soil with nutrients.

One brush pile (6x3 feet) supports over 1,000 organisms across 100+ species throughout winter. A “clean” yard is a biological desert!

Your brush pile isn’t messy; it’s full! 🌱