Tag: native plants
Managing An Eco-Campus In The Heart Of A City
The Dell Health District at The University of Texas at Austin is a gold standard of sustainability.
Are You Planting Invasives? Here’s Some Alternatives
Many common landscaping plants can be harmful invasives. Here’s what to avoid—and native alternatives.
The Landscape As Ecosystem
How to foster Nature’s inherent beauty— from small yards to large meadows.
Using Native Plants To Blur The Line Between Park & Preserve
When completed, the world-class 20-acre Phipps Ocean Park in Palm Beach will immerse visitors in an environment exclusively featuring Florida’s native flora and fauna...
2022 Taking Root Scholarships Awarded
Arborjet Scholarships went to incoming freshmen at Purdue University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Now in its ninth consecutive year, the Taking Root Scholarship...
The Best Drought & Flood Tolerant Plants
Selections to handle water extremes—be it scarce, soggy, or both.
As everyone knows, water is one of the main factors in the success or failure...
Journey To Sustainability
Recently, I had a chance to reflect on my 30 years in the Green Industry. I was preparing a presentation and intended to speak...
Colorado Water Conservation Bill Targets Reduction Of Turfgrass
Looks To Offer Financial Incentives For Creating Water-Wise Landscapes
The state of Colorado has introduced a bill that would create a state program to finance...
Helping The Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a plan to recover the endangered rusty patched bumble bee to prevent extinction and ensure its long-term...
8 Climate-Smart Plants For Northern New England
As every landscaper knows, factors like humidity, rainfall, and length of seasons determine what to plant and when to plant it. But what do...