Making Gardens
How to combine ‘rewilding’ with landscape design
When we work on our designs, we identify their inherent patterns and then amplify them to create landscapes that are inherently pleasing.
Read MoreIs that Plant Easy-Going or Is It Super-Fussy?
Here are three useful ways to make sure we choose plants that will thrive with little management.
Read More18 Natural Garden Laws for Cottage Country
Here’s what we know about how to garden naturally – in 18 short paragraphs.
Read MoreHow It’s a Win-Win When We Follow Nature’s Calendar
Working with the seasons helps us create landscapes that are as beautiful to nature as they are to us.
Read MoreHow Plant Sociability Is Critical in Natural Gardens and Shorelines
Understanding sociability could be the difference between a self-sustaining plant community and a landscape that fights its own nature.
Read MoreNative Plants for Shorelines that Flood
Many cottagers have shorelines that flood in the spring. Discover how to use native plants to make the most of the sogginess.
Read MoreHow Natural Gardens Celebrate Abundance
Nature is abundant. So are natural gardens. Here are four ways we celebrate “more” when we plant naturalistically.
Read MoreDeter Geese at Your Cottage Using Native Plants
Native plants can be a useful tool if want to deter geese at your cottage. Here’s a comprehensive guide.
Read MoreWhy ‘Good Soil’ Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing
Poor soils aren’t necessarily a problem. Natural gardeners often prefer them because they lead to more biodiversity and less maintenance.
Read MoreYour Natural Garden: The New Go-To Book for Landscaping the Better Way
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.
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