More and more homeowners are choosing a natural garden design. Rather than filling the yard with exotic ornamentals and turf that require watering, weeding, and fertilizing, they are mixing their favorite ornamentals with native plants to attract and protect pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Native gardens are a smart, low maintenance choice. A natural garden design uses less water, less weeding, and no fertilizer. And if you downsize the lawn, there’s less mowing, too. A native plant garden can help perpetuate the species. Native perennials have deep root systems that improve the soil, redirect rainwater, and resist pests. Naturally acclimated to the environment, native gardens shouldn’t need protection in winter, saving you time preparing for weather events. Growing A Wild Garden Wild garden design doesn’t have to look wild. By including permeable walkways, edged gardens and attractive placement, your landscape will be the envy of the block. Here are more […]
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