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Natural Garden News – March 30, 2024
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News: A visit to the Barbican; Ditch the mulch; plant densely; Going beyond pollinators; Recommended reading; Right now in Haliburton; From the socials
Read MoreFrom Pollinators to Whole Ecosystems: Expanding Our Gardening Focus
In recent years, the surge in popularity of pollinator gardens has been a heartening development for environmental enthusiasts and gardeners alike. These gardens, teeming with bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, have become symbols of ecological awareness and conservation. Yet, as we delve deeper into the realms of sustainable gardening, a broader perspective emerges, one that considers not only pollinators but the entire ecosystem.
Read MoreDitch the Mulch, Plant Densely: A Natural Approach to Gardening
Natural gardens use a dense matrix of plants that acts as its own “living mulch”. This approach does a better job of mimicking how plants actually behave.
Read MoreVisiting Nigel Dunnett’s Naturalistic Garden at The Barbican
I talked to a man who was doing some spring maintenance. He told me with a huge smile on his face that he loved the gardens, which were so much more interesting than the grass elsewhere, and whose lushness contrasted with the concreted brutalism of the Barbican.
Read MoreNatural Garden News – March 16, 2024
Leave those dead plant stems! Why I ordered plants as plugs. How native plant gardens foster a sense of place. Recommended reading. Right now in Haliburton. From the socials.
Read MoreLeave the dead plant stems!
With this scarily warm weather we’ve been having, it’s tempting to get out there and do a bit of tidying up in the garden. Please wait!
Read MoreHelpful books, articles and other resources
A sample of excellent books and articles about native plant garden design.
Read MoreLawn Replacement and Native Plant Gardens
Lawns, long a symbol of garden perfection, have environmental and psychological implications. Transform your garden into a landscape that benefits you – and nature.
Read MoreSeptic System Landscaping
Don’t know what to do with your septic bed? Using it for a native plant garden is a great way to combine functionality and natural beauty.
Read MoreShoreline Naturalization
Haliburton County’s lakes are its lifeblood, and healthy lakes require healthy shorelines. We can help bring your shoreline back to life.
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