This blog was created as a resource for homeowners in the Midwestern and Northeastern states and provinces to help with all aspects of restoring one's landscape.
As a horticulturalist, I am passionate about plants but was becoming dismayed at the extent of invasive species in our natural areas - many introduced by the very industry I worked in.
After completing several local restorations I started to help others in the grant writing, design and implementation process of restoring their own landscapes.
This blog chronicles the restoration projects in my own 2/3 acre Minnesota landscape, the native plants utilized and the ongoing results. It also looks beyond the borders of our yard to local plant communities, profiling native and invasive plant species of the upper Midwest.
Lastly all of the amazing benefits of restoring one’s landscape are discussed, as well as new insects, birds, amphibians and other wildlife. Recreating or restoring a natural ecosystem with native plants has been both challenging and rewarding. My hope is that you will be inspired to add more native plant species to your own landscape, and develop an understanding of your local natural landscape and plant communities.
Great work! I admire how much you had done. I am trying to restore the landscape in my home of Midlothian, Virginia but is very exhausting fighting japanese stiltgrass among others. I have purchase many, many wild plants that grow in my area but it's hard to keep them weed free. I know I have at least 5 years of hand pulling that invasive, but I'll get there. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kaob, it's been a lot of work but now we're really starting to enjoy the rewards. Best of luck with your project.
ReplyDeleteI love these plants of the week. Thank you
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