Sustainable Landscapes

Sustainable Landscapes

For the wetland permit applications that we support, we provide detailed guidance for  our clients on how to include “green” design, native landscaping, state-of the art stormwater management, and appropriate buffers.   Conversely, we identify deficiencies or strengths in these areas, in the applications that we review.

Groundcovers such as Mayapple are very attractive and interesting, and also reduce the need for turf chemical application.
Groundcovers such as Mayapple are attractive, interesting, and also reduce the need for turf chemical application. Eastern box turtles also relish the fruit, another benefit, in any area with a remnant population of this species.

This is an example of a  resource document  prepared by Carya Ecological Services for  new home-owners in a very sensitive watershed.   Your Guide to Yard Care  3-19-0

Slide shows are an effective way to teach sustainable landscaping concepts.  We can develop a slideshow closely tailored to the needs of your organization.  Below is a link to our facebook  album: Native and Naturalized Plants for Sustainable Landscaping

The target audience of another educational album, in progress,  is especially those who enjoy eating the fruits, nuts, and seeds  of native species, and also teaches about their food value of seeds for wildlife.