Tag: perennials

• Focusing on Ecological Functions

  Principle #2: Provide food, shelter, and breeding sites for insects and birds by planting biodiverse clusters of perennials, shrubs, and trees in refugia gardens that interconnect. Important Ecological FunctionsClick on each link for more details about each ecological function. “If a plant also attracts insects, butterflies and birds, it’s truly an ideal plant.” Piet Oudolf

  dkoetje

  November 23, 2022

  Principles and Practices

  Ecological Functions, ecological gardening, ecosystem services, food, perennials, protection, refugia, regulation, resilience, shrubs, trees

• Diversifying for the Future

  Principle #1: Using climate projections, enrich biodiversity in outdoor living spaces by converting lawn spaces to refugia gardens. Most refugia gardens will consist of trees, shrubs, and perennials. Because trees are long-lived species, pay special attention to their vulnerability and adaptability to climate change. Refugia are suitable for vulnerable species, but you will likely want…

  dkoetje

  November 8, 2022

  Principles and Practices

  biodiversity, climate change, cultural heritage, deer, eco-friendly, ecological gardening, herbivores, invasive species, lawn removal, native plants, perennials, plant health, rabbits, refugia, soil, soil health, vegetable garden, wildlife garden