Making Gardens

Poor soils aren’t necessarily a problem. Natural gardeners often prefer them because they lead to more biodiversity and less maintenance.

A new book by Kelly D. Norris is set to become the go-to guide for those who want to understand natural gardening and landscaping.

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.

Natural patterns make a great starting point for landscape designs. Here’s why.

Whenever we do something in our landscape, we cause disturbance. But is disturbance good or bad? The answer depends on what we want to achieve. What is disturbance? From an ecological perspective, disturbance is any event that disrupts an ecosystem. Think of a forest fire, a flood, or a storm toppling trees. Each of these…

Piet Oudolf is a pioneer in naturalistic landscaping. And he’s a big inspiration for us here at Grounded. Here is a book that celebrates him.

How does naturalistic landscaping differ from traditional landscaping? The answer: more plants, in layers, and in a community.

I often get asked to advise on native plants that are suitable for the more challenging sites. Here are some ideas.

New here? Here are the most important articles on this website about native plant gardens and shorelines.