Getting started in an existing garden
Gardening is hard work, time intensive, and it can be expensive. We understand that starting over isn’t always an option. In most cases, the best place to start is by adding more native plants in to your existing landscape. There are a few ways to make this happen.
Nature hates bare soil. Have you ever noticed when you try to clear the soil in a bed, or do some weeding between plants, something always pops up. That’s because in nature, available soil will be occupied by numerous tiers of plants in perfect harmony. Using this method, you can simply add complimentary native plants in the holes so often left in traditional landscaping designs. Not only is this more in line with what nature would do on it’s own, it limits your future weeding as you slowly close the gaps in open soil.
Start over in a small space. Pick one garden bed to replace with native plants. Often this is a good way to start on a manageable scale and learn the new methods for native gardening. In a small bed you need fewer plants to fill the space, limiting the time, expense and energy you will need to get started going native.
Add a native feature to your existing landscape. Want privacy? There’s a native plant for that. Want more birds in your yard? There are native plants for that. Want to have some plants left in your yard after the deer come through? There’s a native plant for that.
Getting started with native plants doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you need help, give us a call and we’ll be happy to schedule a meeting where we can talk about what might be the best way to add native plants in to your existing yard.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Erin@NewEnglandNativeLandscapes.com
Homestead at Red Barn
151 Geer Road
Killingly, CT 06239
United States