Meadowscaping – Benefits Above and Below the Surface
Consider the benefits of urban meadowscaping as opposed to the environmental costs of standard lawn maintenance. Read more »
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Rain Garden II
Raingarden for Stormwater Management Read more »
Rain Garden I
Beth Young’s Rain Garden Design Read more »
Shade Garden Design
Beth Young’s Shade Garden Design
Native and Edible: A Backyard Design
Native edibles are low-care (if planted in the right place) because they are uniquely adapted to our soil, weather and seasons. While they are providing berries for our jam, they are also feeding and housing our birds, bees, bugs and other native critters that badly need our help. Read more »
Wildlife Garden Design
The key ingredients to a healthy wildlife environment are shelter, food and water. This design incorporates all three of these important features. Read more »
Butterflies and Beneficials Garden Design
This beneficials attracting garden plan is a low, sunny border planting, 30’ wide by 5’ deep. Read more »
Urban Stream Restoration: A Work in Progress
“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When … Read more »
Providing for Pollinators: The Efforts of a Conservation Neighbor
Jerry Paul lends pollinators a helping hand and a whole lot of nesting options. Read more »
Green Stormwater Treatment Research in Benton County
Researchers test three stormwater treatment technologies. Read more »
Surviving Drought in Benton County
Planting natives and other drought-tolerant plants in your home landscape is one of the best ways to address low precipitation conditions. Read more »
One Backyard at a Time
A regional panel discusses low impact development and storm water mitigation projects. Read more »
Plans for Using Native Plants in Your Home Landscaping
Design a sustainable landscape around your home with the help of expert landscape designer! Read more »