SUSTAINABLE MONARCH’s Post

We need more prairie & young forest #habitat across the landscape. The #wildlife that depends on that type of vegetation for their survival are declining rapidly. Restoring grasslands is not just for the center of North America. Millions of acres from New England to Florida were once savannas, glades, #prairies & other wide open spaces. https://ed.gr/d7z5g

Profitable Prairies are Critical to their Conservation. Do you have ideas on how that can be the norm instead of the exception? #milkweedmaverick #monarchflyway #milkweed #monarchs #biodiversity #soilhealth #waterquality #consetvation #restorationdecade #generationrestoration

Sharing is caring! It's time to impart some more Wednesday Wisdom! 🤗 Another tip to help ensure your commercial or residential landscape is ready for the changing seasons is with a little planting prep work. Share this graphic with someone you think could use a little helpful advice when it comes to addressing their landscape needs. #WednesdayWidsom #Greenspaces #SAlandscapes #RGVlandscapes

🌱 Dreaming of homesteading or building your dream home amidst nature? Understanding zoning regulations is key to turning those dreams into reality. Our latest blog, "Zoning 101: Understanding Its Role in Land Use," delves into Oklahoma City's zoning regulations, offering insights into agricultural zoning, land development criteria, and much more. Whether you're planning to cultivate a garden, raise animals, or enjoy a serene life in a green haven, this guide is a must-read. Dive into the essentials of zoning and discover how it shapes land use and development. Read more on the Salt Plains Blog. #Zoning101 #LandUse #OklahomaCity #RealEstate #Homesteading #SaltPlainsBlog

As a homeowner, you've poured time, energy, and resources into creating your dream landscape. But in Maryland, one of the biggest challenges you face is keeping deer from ruining your hard work. Did you know that a single deer can eat between five to ten pounds of plant material every day? To ensure your garden thrives, it's crucial to take deer control seriously. Visit https://bit.ly/3pBOrFi to learn some tips to keep deer away. #TDHLandscaping #TDH #Blog #DeerSeason #FallGarden #DeerTips #Landscape

Here is an interesting photo from a site we maintain in Kent. During the storm last week, a 46-year-old 68-feet tall Red Oak (Quercus rubra) was completed uprooted. Luckly nothing was significantly damaged, but this is a prime example of the importance of soil scarification when installing a new landscape. Scarified/de-compacted soil at the time of planting would have allowed the tree to develop deeper roots. Choosing the right landscape installation partner makes a huge difference in the long-term development of your landscape, and that is why we ensure all of our employees are trained on not only how to do something, but also why it is done. #KirklandLandscapes #ElevateYourLandscape #TreesAreTheAnswer #StormCleanup

Such a useful tool to try out with your local community group - if you haven’t seen it then why not take the tool out for a spring test drive? Do feedback on your results and how you think it works🌳 #LondonWildlifeTrust #TheConservationVolunteers

Grass management of public space in urban areas is a subject that produces a variety of viewpoints; however, the Town Council needs to create a balance between the need for regular cutting of amenity areas and highway safety margins, and the need to leave longer grass in some areas to benefit wildlife. Our Grass Cutting Strategy designates all grass areas into categories, and you can read more about this on our website. We have developed a map to illustrate where the 21 Wildlife Areas are located, and new signs will soon be installed at each Wildlife Area to help identify them. We manage an extensive area of green open space, and it is not practical to pause the entire grass cutting round for #NoMowMay, without grass becoming unmanageable, creating a situation where available resources would be unable to catch up effectively and deliver the standards desired. However, the 21 Wildlife Areas will not be cut in May. For more information, and to view the map: bit.ly/__grass

Homeowners: How much maintenance does your current garden require? Tell me, do you enjoy mowing and maintaining your small front lawn every week, or would you prefer a fully planned garden bed that you can enjoy with seasonal changes, requiring weeding only once every two months? Did you know you can install a verge garden in the council area at the front of your properties in the City of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie with a quick guide? And why would you want to do that? + Cool our streets + Support pollinators and other wildlife diversity + Absorb rainwater, reduce stormwater runoff, and filter it to protect our creeks, rivers, and waterways from pollution + Make your street look great + Reduce maintenance when correctly designed and installed + Increase your property value Can't wait to get your hands dirty and get a copy of the guide? Comment "Verge" and we will send you a copy of the guide designed for your suburb. __________________________________________________________ P.S. How do you like our Wickham No Front Lawn Project?

Is it OK to trim this plant now? Should I trim it now? Should I cut it down? Replace it? Is it even a plant? or a weed? Sound Familiar? Keeping up with the maintenance of your landscape can be tough with all of the different plant species, varieties, knowing when/how/what to trim. And also knowing what is going to look & perform best based on the sun-light conditions. With a little planning and a good relationship with your service provider, you can enjoy the beauty of your property without worry. The picture shows a recent Ornamental tree we low-limbed for a client. #cliffinc #landscape #outdoorliving #landscapemaintence