After the last of the snow has melted, and the fear of
frosty mornings has subsided, a few fresh sprouts push up through the
soil, spring beckons. Maybe a couple of your trees were damaged this winter or your shrubs have seen better
days. Right now, the weather and conditions are ideal for sprucing up your landscaping. Before replacing them consider your neighbors, the surrounding
wildlife. Opt for indigenous plants and trees instead of the usual exotic varieties. They not
only beautify but provide important environmental benefits. Too often landscaping companies have been all about “the
show,” and avoided the nutrients essential in providing a healthy Eco
system. An environment that will thrive starts with the insect and caterpillar population, they are
essential for birds, fish and wildlife.
Planting beautiful and beneficial trees that attract and house
caterpillars and insects are your best bet.
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| A couple native tree varieties - bountiful and beneficial! |
Garden centers often highlight the exotic and showy trees, shrubs and plants. They may create a burst of color here and there, but that is it. Instead, wouldn’t it be better to plant a vibrant garden that will attract and feed brightly colored birds, butterflies and bees? Yes, bees! They are pollinators and are a vital part of about 1/3 of our crops. If plants are not pollinated they will not produce fruit. So we need bees in order to keep eating the delicious fruits and veggies that we love. Bees = food! Just one more incentive to go Native in your landscaping.
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| Some pretty Native flowering plants to spruce up your garden and feed the Bees! |
A little research and a visit to local garden
centers that specialize in native plant species will provide you with an
abundant amount of information. Imagine
your yard blooming with a kaleidoscope that creates a healthier environment for future generations of people, plants, insects, and wildlife, nothing could be more
beautiful. Happy and Healthy Spring!
Great local resources for Native Plants
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