Warning over aerosol climate fix http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32334528 Posted from the field by Mark
How wolves saved Yellowstone
How wolves saved Yellowstone Wolves had been absent from Yellowstone National Park for more than 70 years when they were reintroduced in the 1990s – and their return had some surprising benefits. Wolves were once the top predator in America’s…
Extinction threat to Europe’s bees
Extinction threat to Europe’s bees http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31963056 Posted from the field by Mark
Native Grasses and Flowers of Dauphin County, PA
Native Grasses and Flowers of Dauphin County, PA The native landscaping design philosophy embraces two key ecological maxims: 1) work with natives that are actually native to the region, and 2) use local genotypes of natives whenever possible. The USDA maintains an…
Softened water in the garden good or bad?
Is watering a new seed lawn and garden with softened water would be good or bad? Q: Softened water in the garden good or bad? A: Neither good nor bad. Read more below… Most water softener installations include a system…
Species Spotlight – Saxifraga virginiensis
Species Spotlight – Saxifraga virginiensis One of the first native plants to bloom in the spring, this common plant of steep slopes, barrens, and cliffs is easy to grow in any well-drained soil and is a perfect candidate for the rock…
Native Planting Spacing Calculator
Native Planting Spacing Calculator Sometimes it gets confusing trying to figure out the number of native plant plugs for a project if we want to use 9″ centers or the number of native shrubs if spacing is every 4′. Viola! Attached is a…
Please Share your Eco-Friendly Lawn Thoughts
Please Share your Eco-Friendly Lawn Thoughts We at ArcheWild know little about turf grass but we do know a lot about plants and soil. A customer recently asked, “I was just wondering whether you are able, at this time, to…
Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership recognizes ArcheWild
Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership recognizes ArcheWild Join the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership for its Milestones Award Ceremony & Reception on May 13th at their offices at the Globe Dye Works. To participate, click here. ArcheWild has contributed financially to the organizations efforts to protect…
Native Seed Germination
Native Seed Germination Restoration professionals and government agencies are increasingly demanding open-pollinated, local-ecotype (OPLE©) native species when projects are being implemented in natural areas, or where the project is particularly large, to protect the resiliency of surrounding plant and animal…