The Dirty Secret of the Future of Native Plant Gardening I haven’t the time to write an in-depth post on this important topic, but I’ll paste in a short e-mail Q&A I had today that previews what I’ll be writing…
Invasive Plants on SALE NOW!
Invasive Plants on SALE NOW! Happy New Year everyone. Working on proposals at our local Panera Bread (my new remote office) today. Taking a break, I stroll outside to take in the view of the drainage ditch out back to…
Species Spotlight – Carex appalachica
Species Spotlight – Carex appalachica Planting groundcover on slopes to reduce mowing and maintenance is a common request of landscape architects and homeowners alike. Carex appalachica (Appalachian sedge) is a carefree and viable option for this application. Soil requirements are…
Introduction to EcoRegions
Introduction to EcoRegions Omernik (1987) invented EcoRegion maps and the U.S. EPA modified them to support environmental projects. There are ongoing efforts to refine the maps, primarily by subdividing ecoregions to more accurately reflect field observations. The maps serve as a spatial…
Species Spotlight – Photinia floribunda
Species Spotlight – Photinia floribunda Here is a picture of a great native shrub species (purple chokeberry) that grows best in moist soil, full sun to part shade. A stoloniferous shrub that easily grows to 8 feet and can stretch…
Species Spotlight – Monarda clinopodia
Species Spotlight – Monarda clinopodia Today’s spotlight is an undescribed Monarda species that keys out to Monarda clinopodia but whose morphology and preferred habitat differ dramatically. This Monarda grows in much drier locations, typically on the tops of slopes or…
Species Spotlight – Galearis spectabilis (showy orchid)
Species Spotlight – Galearis spectabilis (showy orchid) This is one gorgeous plant species. Large thick glossy green leaves and amazing two-tone flowers that last for almost a month. Easy to grow if given the correct soil conditions. We only see this…
Ecological Restoration as Art?
Ecological Restoration as Art? It’s almost Christmas and it’s cold, dark, and dead-looking outside. Thought we’d brighten up the mood with a project profile. The client owns ten acres in Princeton, New Jersey, and expressed interest in restoring their property…
Identification Guide for Photinia floribunda, Photinia pyrifolia, and Photinia melanocarpa
Identification Guide for Photinia floribunda Photinia floribunda is an elusive chokeberry species that is currently conspicuously absent from the native plant nursery trade partly because it is so difficult to find. Photinia floribunda (purple chokeberry) is a gorgeous native shrub…
Selfie-help for conservation areas
Selfie-help for conservation areas http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30435350 Posted from the field by Mark