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Why Succession is Key to Naturalistic Landscape Design in Haliburton County
“Arrested succession” is the secret to creating beautiful and biodiverse landscapes. It’s one of the most important things in my toolkit.
Read MoreEnhancing Beauty: A Haliburton Cottage Garden
Haliburton cottage gardens come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some traditional sunny and part-shaded garden beds, all with native plants.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – November 9
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News: Right plant, right place; How I take inspiration from nature’s patterns; Some British naturalistic gardens (autumn eye candy); Haliburton deer: Lessons and hope from Lucas House
Read MoreSome Great Naturalistic Gardens in the UK
On a recent trip to England, I took the opportunity to visit some gardens by heroes of mine. I thought you’d like to see them too – and see what I learned from them.
Read MoreUsing Natural Patterns in Landscape Designs
Natural patterns make a great starting point for landscape designs. Here’s why.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – October 12
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News: Planting a new world; Haliburton deer: Lessons and hope from Lucas House; A natural shoreline garden; Today’s recommended reading; Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant); This week at Lucas House
Read MoreHaliburton Deer: Lessons and Hope From the Garden at Lucas House
Haliburton deer and gardens: it seems like they’ll never get along. But maybe there’s a way embrace our hungry friends.
Read MoreGarden by the Lake: A Natural Cottage Shoreline Landscape
Plants can do many things. Here’s a recent cottage shoreline project that played several roles.
Read MoreSedge Meadow: Native Plants for Shade at the Cottage
Many cottage landscapes are in shade or part-shade. And many are on slopes. Here’s a solution using native plants for that kind of site.
Read MoreSunny Prairie: Native Plants on a Cottage Septic Bed
Your cottage septic leach bed can become wonderful native plant gardens. You just have to choose the right species.
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