Purchase Local or Indigenous Materials

Purchase Local or Indigenous Materials

by | Sep 19, 2017 | Materials

Purchase Local or Indigenous Materials Using locally produced materials has multiple advantages. It reduces the fossil fuels and associated pollutants (including greenhouse gas emissions) required for shipping. It supports local businesses and feeds money into the...
Learn About Your Ecoregion

Learn About Your Ecoregion

by | Sep 18, 2017 | Plants

Learn About Your Ecoregion When it’s time to choose your plant palette, there are tools that can help inform your decision. Ecoregions denote areas with similar ecosystems and the same type, quality and quantity of environmental resources. Understanding the ecoregion...
Avoid Invasive Species

Avoid Invasive Species

by | Sep 18, 2017 | Plants

Avoid Invasive Species Plants and the many environmental and human health benefits they provide are key elements of a sustainable landscape. However, it is important to note that some plants can also cause significant economic and environmental damage. An invasive...
Use Native and Adapted Plants

Use Native and Adapted Plants

by | Sep 18, 2017 | Plants

Use Native and Adapted Plants Native plants are defined as the species that exist in a region without human introduction. About 20,000 plant species are native to the United States, growing in an amazing range of habitats from the tropical rain forests of Hawaii to...
Select the Right Plants

Select the Right Plants

by | Sep 18, 2017 | Maintenance, Plants

Select the Right Plants When selecting vegetation for a sustainable garden, work with nature and choose plants adapted to the conditions of the site. These plants will minimize the need for fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation and reduce the chance of failure and...