Urban Tree Planting: I Wanted To Make A Difference
Article by Karen Uhlenhuth For me, the entry point for tackling our climate crisis was a tree. And then another. And another. The scale of climate breakdown is daunting and…
Article by Karen Uhlenhuth For me, the entry point for tackling our climate crisis was a tree. And then another. And another. The scale of climate breakdown is daunting and…
As the world has started to recognize the importance of using plants that have evolved with the insects and animals of a region, Deep Roots has stepped up with its latest offering to assist landowners. Through their new “Nature Advisors” program, a team of two will help you evaluate your property by identifying invasive species, looking at rainwater management opportunities, and increasing options for wildlife habitat through plantings.
Last year, as I was walking the paths, it occurred to me that these trees were in trouble. Unless the collars were removed, the trees that were now established would start growing through the mesh which would harm them in the long-term... I stated that the trees needed someone who cared about them to do this task and that I was not going to give up.
The planting bed, roughly 25 x8. Upper left is flower and leaf from Leadplant, and Blue Grama grass in the middle. I’m hooked. I want to garden for wildlife by…
Need mulch or leaves for compost? If you live in a city where the sanitation department picks up yard waste, you can score big for your garden. My walking partner,…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Fall Bulb Prep and Planting for Early Pollinators As part of deepening our understanding of the interconnectedness of everything, Advanced Master Gardener, Darlene Arnett…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Let's Green It Up! You personally can make an enormous difference in supporting populations of pollinators and other wildlife by choosing to garden from nature’s eye.…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Tobacco Hornworm Image credit: Lenora Larson Solution #1: Plant a sacrificial garden just for the hornworms Solution #2: Repel them with companion plants Solution #3: Bring…