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Powerful and beautiful…🌳 Trees have such a dramatic impact on the landscape. Below the surface the power of their roots creates stability for the tree but can create issues in the built environment. The solution requires that a different approach is taken to when dealing with invasives. After all, there’s a need to work in harmony with trees. So, the starting point when dealing with tree related issues, is consideration of the tree species in question. Our latest blog looks at the challenges of encroaching tree roots and illustrates how far the roots of common UK tree species can spread. Understanding this is key to mitigating damage and future planning. 🛡️ Practical solutions for property protection, whether you're dealing with new or existing trees. #TreeRoots #RootBarrier #Arboriculture #PropertyProtection #UrbanGardening

It’s incredibly difficult to limit yourself to a “blog style” word count when you have ever so much you can say on the subject, but this was a good challenge for me! It was also useful figuring out how to get off the soap box and provide solutions to people who want to make those #positive changes instead. I’m incredibly in support of making a “mess” where #nature is concerned, avoiding the mentality of “the #outdoors has to be tamed” and taking a hands off approach. If you want to do more of that, or perhaps try and new, #healthier approach to #gardening, give this blog a read! 🥳 https://lnkd.in/eWUupKVe

If you're including native trees in your landscapes (and yes, there are many reasons to), then take the next step and provide soft landings underneath them.

"Zach Schumm, an entomologist at Iowa State University, is not a fan of turfgrass lawns, which he describes as essentially ecological dead-zones." - from Harvest Public Media feature More from the feature: “Lawns are very highly managed landscapes that don't really support a lot of biodiversity and therefore don't really serve many great purposes for ecosystems,” Schumm said. “There's nothing that is natural about a lawn or landscape that is completely turfgrass.” According to a 2019 study in the journal “Biological Conservation,” 40% of insect species are threatened by extinction and fading from places, even where they were thought to be abundant. Habitat loss and pesticide use are among the leading factors, and Schumm said utilizing spaces “effectively” to create habitat pockets can help slow decline, with lawns as an easy starting point. “Not many insects are utilizing turfgrass spaces for food, water and shelter. A lot of them tend to be pests,” Schumm said. “All of the pollinators, the beneficial insects utilize flowering plants, larger trees, shrubs, things like that.” Schumm said it’s not surprising that altered landscapes affect biodiversity — in the same way that roads and buildings do — but he believes lawns have been overdone. AND YET: Barnes said lawns have also become synonymous with the American Dream and home ownership, but he believes they’ve persisted because they’re easy to understand and make people feel safe. “Lawns are not as threatening as other forms of nature,” Barnes said. --- The manicured grassy lawn may be the ultimate metaphor for the ersatz experience of abundance on offer in an economy and culture structured to keep us running on the treadmill of pecuniary emulation and conspicuous consumption;)

Today is PA Native Species Day, and in that spirit we're sharing Tips for Landscaping with Native Plants: -Conserve existing native vegetation and plant communities. Minimize habitat disturbance. Ecological restoration may be necessary, including native plantings, invasive removal, erosion control, or loosening soil compaction. Well-chosen native plants can flourish in public and private landscapes. Avoid rare plants and choose common native plants. If you must use non-natives, choose plants that will not escape and become weeds. -Learn what plants are native in your area. There are many field guides to wildflowers that can get you started. - Buy nursery-propagated native plants. Most retail nurseries and mail-order catalogs now offer native plants. There are also a number of native plant sales held in the spring. -Do not remove native plants from the wild as that depletes native populations. Also, many wild-collected plants do not survive transplanting. Prevent wild-collecting of plants by making sure that plants you buy are propagated at a nursery. - Practice responsible landscaping techniques. Choose the right plants for the site: wet or dry, shade or sun, acid or neutral soil. Learn to identify the local plants to guide plant selection. Plant nurseries, catalogs, books, or online information can help too. Also limit fertilizer and pest chemical usage. Never plant invasive species. Pictured is Bee Balm. For a list of PA natives to select visit https://lnkd.in/eGuCeiAj #pennslyvania #nativespecies #landscapedesign #gardendesign

Native trees provide a host of benefits, from lowering ambient temperatures to sequestering carbon to increasing property values. Moreover, they create habitat for a variety of wildlife. However, figuring out what to plant underneath them can be challenging. https://lnkd.in/ewk4awpu #ecologicaldesign #horticulture #groundcover #pollinators #wildlifeconservation #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

We have become more disconnected from nature than ever as we face biodiversity loss, climate challenges and dwindling resources. The good news is nature is the new sexy! And, the new party in town is all about working with nature instead of against it by changing our urban landscapes into thriving gardens and ecosystems. It’s the understanding that we can all make a difference starting in our own back yards. Honeywood creates living landscapes inspired by nature. Ready to remove your lawn and rewild your urban landscape? We specialize in native pollinator, prairie meadow and woodland shade gardens. Our gardens support habitat, build healthy soil and conserve water. 100% regenerative ecosystems rich in biodiversity and resiliency. Let's build your garden together! #regenerativegardening #biodiversity #urbanhabitat #ecosystems #climatesolutions #soilhealth #waterconservation #nativeplants #pollinators #landscaping #gardening

In Santa Fe, the Southside faces a significant tree canopy gap, leaving residents vulnerable to the dangers of #ExtremeHeat. This is more than just an environmental issue—it’s a matter of climate justice. Trees provide critical cooling and health benefits and it's vital that we address these inequities in urban forestry. American Forests aims to help cities across the US adapt to extreme heat with the help of our #TreeEquity Score tool that aims to prioritize the neighborhoods most in need of tree canopy.    By closing the tree canopy gap, we can help protect communities from rising temperatures and improve quality of life. https://lnkd.in/eJkkatAJ Learn more about Tree Equity Score at www.TreeEquityScore.org City of Santa Fe | Santa Fe New Mexican

"A totally wild, unkempt, cacophony of lawn-to-meadow conversion is a lost opportunity, and indeed, shooting ourselves in the foot," writes Benjamin Vogt. "Just letting plants ramble about, get tall, flop into sidewalks – and appear totally dishevelled and out of control while blocking sight lines – is a detriment to what we hope to achieve as we work for equity among all species by encouraging neighbours to rethink lawn monocultures." Read his tips on how to do it better >> https://lnkd.in/giEqDqJ6

Some good data here and approaches to tracking new tree planting success rates. https://lnkd.in/gfDM8eN7