THIS IS THE TIME TO PLAN YOUR STRATEGY
It’s early March now. February was a cold and wet month that kept most of us out of our gardens. Now is the time to consider how you can be a part of this growing gardening trend. This trend is simple on paper – REDUCE YOUR LAWN SIZE BY EXPANDING YOUR GARDENING BEDS.
I can’t think of a better way to be more eco-friendly with our environment than by reducing lawns. Homeowners with pristine lawns spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars each year maintaining them. It takes lots of water, lots of seeding, lots of fertilizers, and lots of chemical treatments to keep a good-looking lawn.
A person may ask, “Are gardens better than lawns?” My answer is a resounding YES!! The bottom line is that lawns are not eco-friendly. As I mentioned above, lawns require too much watering and chemicals. Just think about this for a minute. Expanded gardens involve less mowing, less water waste, and fewer chemicals. Conversely, more and bigger garden beds can support a wide range of wildlife.
Now, to take this trend of expanding your garden beds to a higher level, plan to plant more native plants. Planting native plants has been an ever-popular gardening trend for a few years. And it is growing by leaps and bounds. More and more gardening articles and seminars show the need to plant more native plants to support our beneficial insects. Native plants provide additional benefits because they are adapted to local soil and climate conditions. They also create a habitat for wildlife migrating to or living in our region.
There are so many wonderful native plants in our region. Come in to see us. We pride ourselves on carrying an incredible selection of native plants.
PLANTING IDEAS FOR YOUR GARDENING BEDS
Here is a small list of native plants to consider planting in your newly expanded gardening beds:
- Asclepias tuberosa “Butterfly Milkweed”
- Echinacea purpurea “Coneflower”
- Monarda “Bee Balm”
- Rudbeckia “Black Eyed Susan”
- Lobelia cardinalis “Cardinal flower”
- And, drum roll, please!!!! The 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year – PYCNANTHEMUM MUTICUM “Blunt Mountain Mint” – My new favorite native perennial.
I know it may seem daunting to switch away from your lawn. But I assure you that this gardening trend is very positive and eco-friendly.
When you are ready, come in and see us. We pride ourselves on helping our customers with all the plants and plant products they need to be happy and successful.
THIS IS SURELY THE BEST WAY TO PLANT A LITTLE HAPPINESS!!!!!!!!