The document discusses integrated pest management strategies for controlling weeds in gardens. It emphasizes using preventive cultural practices and mechanical or physical controls before resorting to biological or chemical controls. Monitoring weeds and properly identifying them is key to developing an effective long-term weed management plan tailored to each unique garden environment. Simple preventive practices like cleaning equipment, using weed-free soil amendments, and promoting healthy desired plants can help avoid weed problems.
This document provides information about growing and using California native plants as ingredients in salads, snacks and cooked greens. It discusses the advantages of using native plant greens over non-native varieties, as they are easy to grow, water-wise and provide nutritional value. Specific native plant species covered include Miner's lettuce, Fringed redmaids and Cobwebby thistle. Details are given on the characteristics, cultivation and various uses of these plants as ingredients in cooking and in the garden.
This document discusses using California native plants in home gardens. It provides information on annual and perennial wildflowers that are suitable for gardens, including their advantages and disadvantages. Specific plant profiles are given for yellow mariposa lily, western wallflower, and California goldfields that describe their identifying features, growing requirements, and value for gardens. The document emphasizes the benefits of combining annual and perennial species and planning gardens thoughtfully.
This document provides information about wedding venues and services at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. It describes several outdoor garden spaces that are available for ceremonies, including the Rose Garden, Trustees' Garden, and Japanese Garden. Indoor reception spaces like Day Hall and Mershon Hall are also highlighted. The document provides details about event planning, approved caterers and vendors, and notes the Garden's commitment to sustainability and natural beauty. Photos showcase the garden settings and past weddings held on the property.
Native Landscaping: The New Tradition - WisconsinFaizah68w
This document discusses the benefits of native landscaping. It notes that native plants are naturally adapted to local soils and climates, requiring less care and resources. Native landscaping restores ecosystems and supports biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife. It is more economically sustainable due to lower long-term maintenance costs. Aesthetically, native landscapes provide diverse and seasonal color from numerous plant species. The document promotes an expert native landscape design that blends art, science and indigenous plants to capture a sense of place.
The document discusses integrated pest management strategies for controlling weeds in gardens. It emphasizes using preventive cultural practices and mechanical or physical controls before resorting to biological or chemical controls. Monitoring weeds and properly identifying them is key to developing an effective long-term weed management plan tailored to each unique garden environment. Simple preventive practices like cleaning equipment, using weed-free soil amendments, and promoting healthy desired plants can help avoid weed problems.
This document provides information about growing and using California native plants as ingredients in salads, snacks and cooked greens. It discusses the advantages of using native plant greens over non-native varieties, as they are easy to grow, water-wise and provide nutritional value. Specific native plant species covered include Miner's lettuce, Fringed redmaids and Cobwebby thistle. Details are given on the characteristics, cultivation and various uses of these plants as ingredients in cooking and in the garden.
This document discusses using California native plants in home gardens. It provides information on annual and perennial wildflowers that are suitable for gardens, including their advantages and disadvantages. Specific plant profiles are given for yellow mariposa lily, western wallflower, and California goldfields that describe their identifying features, growing requirements, and value for gardens. The document emphasizes the benefits of combining annual and perennial species and planning gardens thoughtfully.
This document provides information about wedding venues and services at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. It describes several outdoor garden spaces that are available for ceremonies, including the Rose Garden, Trustees' Garden, and Japanese Garden. Indoor reception spaces like Day Hall and Mershon Hall are also highlighted. The document provides details about event planning, approved caterers and vendors, and notes the Garden's commitment to sustainability and natural beauty. Photos showcase the garden settings and past weddings held on the property.
Native Landscaping: The New Tradition - WisconsinFaizah68w
This document discusses the benefits of native landscaping. It notes that native plants are naturally adapted to local soils and climates, requiring less care and resources. Native landscaping restores ecosystems and supports biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife. It is more economically sustainable due to lower long-term maintenance costs. Aesthetically, native landscapes provide diverse and seasonal color from numerous plant species. The document promotes an expert native landscape design that blends art, science and indigenous plants to capture a sense of place.
This document provides information on selecting and caring for water-efficient native plants for the Intermountain West region. It discusses choosing plants that are adapted to the local climate and conditions, and that provide benefits like pollinator habitat, wildlife food sources, and reduced water and resource demands. Care tips emphasize using mulch, watering infrequently, and avoiding fertilizers. Specific plant profiles give details on suitable growing conditions and maintenance for over 50 native shrub, tree, perennial, and grass species.
This document provides information on 15 species of ferns and fern-like plants native to California that are suitable for gardens in the South Bay area. For each plant, it lists the scientific and common names, typical size, flowering season, light and soil preferences, water needs, and notes on appearance and growing conditions. Many of the plants listed are shade-loving and make good additions under oaks or for shady rock walls and containers. Some species prefer moister conditions and can even grow in standing water or seeps.
This document provides a month-by-month list of native plants from Southern and Northern California that provide colorful foliage, flowers, fruits, or seed heads throughout the year. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and grasses. Many plants bloom for extended periods, from 2-4 months after their starting month. Sowing some annuals at 2-week intervals provides continuous blooms into the summer months. The document aims to help gardeners achieve year-round color displays using native California flora.
This document provides information on woody, evergreen groundcover plants native to western Los Angeles County, California. It includes the scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light and soil preferences, water needs, and notes for over 50 species and cultivars of manzanitas, bearberries, sagebrush, and other shrubs. Many of the plants listed are suitable for very low-water use landscapes and for use on slopes or in containers. Several cultivars are highlighted for their attractive foliage, dense growth habits, or suitability for coastal areas.
This document provides a list of native California manzanita (Arctostaphylos) and bearberry plants suitable for gardens in western Los Angeles County. It includes over 50 species/cultivars organized by size into trees/large shrubs, large shrubs, and smaller shrubs. For each plant it provides the scientific and common names, typical size, flowering season, light and soil preferences, water needs, and nursery availability. Many are suitable for screens, hedges, or as specimens and offer features like colorful bark, foliage, or flowers.
This document provides a list of native plant species suitable for riparian areas in western Los Angeles County. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers with information on their size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, and water needs. Many of the plants listed are drought tolerant and can tolerate seasonal flooding or clay soils. Notable species include California sycamore, mule fat, western redbud, arroyo willow, California buckeye, toyon, elderberry, and California sagebrush. The list offers landscaping and habitat restoration options that are well-adapted to the local climate and conditions.
This document provides information on native buckwheat plants found in Southern California, including their scientific names, common names, sizes, flowering seasons, soil and water requirements, hardiness zones, and notes. It lists both smaller shrubby and sub-shrubby species less than 6 feet tall as well as some herbaceous perennials, annuals, and biennials. For each species, the table provides key details to help identify the plant and understand its care needs for gardening.
This document provides a list of easy-to-grow native plant species for Western Los Angeles County, including their common and scientific names, size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes. It includes trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, and groundcovers. Some highlighted plants are coast live oak, toyon, California sagebrush, California fuchsia, bush monkeyflower, and Matilija poppy. The document provides essential information on over 50 native plant species well-suited for the climate and conditions of Western LA County.
This document provides a list of California native plants suitable for western Los Angeles County with white, silver, or gray foliage. It includes over 50 plant species organized by type (trees, shrubs, groundcovers). For each plant it provides the common and scientific name, size, flowering season/color, light/soil preferences, water needs, and other notes. The plants listed have foliage ranging from blue-green to silvery-white that can provide visual interest in the garden through their foliage color.
This document provides a list of native plant species for gardens in western Los Angeles County, California. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials suitable for use in landscapes, as well as notes on their size, flowering period, light and soil requirements, and water needs. Many of the plants listed are suitable for use in floral arrangements and bouquets due to their attractive flowers.
This document provides information on over 70 native flowering herbaceous perennials and sub-shrubs suitable for gardens in western Los Angeles County. It includes the scientific and common name, size, flowering season/color, light and soil requirements, water zone, and availability notes for each plant. Many of the plants listed are showy flowers that attract butterflies and provide larval host plants or nectar sources. Several are noted for their edible leaves or as having ornamental foliage. The document is an excellent resource for selecting low-water use, drought-tolerant native plants suited to the climate and conditions of the local area.
This document provides a list of native plant species that can serve as alternatives to traditional lawn grasses in western Los Angeles County. It includes over 60 species of perennial groundcovers, grasses, rushes, and sedges, organized by scientific and common name. For each species, it lists key details on size, flowering period, light and soil requirements, water needs, and local availability. Many of the listed species form attractive, low-maintenance groundcovers that are drought-tolerant once established and provide habitat benefits. The document serves as a guide for homeowners seeking low-water, eco-friendly lawn substitutes for their Southern California gardens.
This document provides information on native monkeyflowers for Western Los Angeles County, including both small subshrubs and herbaceous perennials. It lists 28 species and cultivars of monkeyflowers, providing their scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes. The monkeyflowers vary in size from less than 6 inches to over 3 feet and flower from winter through summer, with colors including yellow, orange, red, pink, and white. They require full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, and have a range of watering needs from no summer water to regular watering. Sources for purchasing the plants are also indicated.
This document provides information on native plant species suitable as groundcover or perennials for western Los Angeles County gardens. It lists over 60 plant species, including their common and scientific names, size, flowering period, light and soil requirements, water needs, and availability. Many of the plants listed are drought tolerant and suitable for California native or water-wise gardens.
This document discusses alternatives to traditional grass lawns that are more sustainable and provide habitat. It suggests that homeowners thoughtfully consider their needs and property conditions when planning garden spaces. Native plants that offer benefits like food and habitat are recommended over water-intensive non-native grasses. Specific native plant ideas mentioned include currants, elderberry, and species suitable for partial shade on clay soil. The goal is for gardens to work with a property's natural heritage rather than against it.
This document provides a list of California native plant species suitable for western Los Angeles County with yellow or cream-colored flowers. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, and perennial groundcovers, organized by size. For each plant it provides the scientific and common names, typical size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes. The list focuses on plants that offer wildlife habitat and are well-suited to the local climate.
This document provides a list of native plant species for western Los Angeles County that have red, pink, or magenta flowers. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers and provides information on each plant's scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light requirements, soil preferences, water needs, and notes. There are over 50 plant species listed, organized by size from trees to small shrubs and perennials. The document is an informative guide for gardeners looking to use colorful native plants that are suitable for the climate and conditions of western LA County.
This document provides a list of native plant species suitable for coastal sage scrub plant communities in western Los Angeles County gardens. It includes trees, shrubs, perennials, and vines, with details on each plant's scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes. The high-level information is that this list contains over 60 plant species well-adapted to the climate and conditions of coastal sage scrub habitats in western LA County, and provides key details about each to help homeowners select appropriate native plants for their gardens.
The document discusses several native California plants that can be included in home gardens, including their characteristics and uses. It describes Sand Fringepod, a delicate annual with tiny white and purple flowers, and notes that its seeds can be used as a seasoning when parched. Blue Flax is presented as a lovely perennial with electric blue flowers that bloom from May to September. Methods for growing and using native plants like Clustered Tarplant and California Boxthorn are also outlined. The document encourages using native plants for flavored vinegars and seasoning mixes.
This document provides information about several California native plants with edible fruits, including madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Pacific crabapple (Malus fusca), black hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii), and netleaf hackberry (Celtis laevigata var. reticulata). It discusses the botanical characteristics, habitat requirements, traditional uses, and cultivation of these plants. The document emphasizes how California native fruit trees can be incorporated into home gardens to provide food, habitat for wildlife, and connect people with local natural history.
This document provides information on selecting and caring for water-efficient native plants for the Intermountain West region. It discusses choosing plants that are adapted to the local climate and conditions, and that provide benefits like pollinator habitat, wildlife food sources, and reduced water and resource demands. Care tips emphasize using mulch, watering infrequently, and avoiding fertilizers. Specific plant profiles give details on suitable growing conditions and maintenance for over 50 native shrub, tree, perennial, and grass species.
This document provides information on 15 species of ferns and fern-like plants native to California that are suitable for gardens in the South Bay area. For each plant, it lists the scientific and common names, typical size, flowering season, light and soil preferences, water needs, and notes on appearance and growing conditions. Many of the plants listed are shade-loving and make good additions under oaks or for shady rock walls and containers. Some species prefer moister conditions and can even grow in standing water or seeps.
This document provides a month-by-month list of native plants from Southern and Northern California that provide colorful foliage, flowers, fruits, or seed heads throughout the year. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and grasses. Many plants bloom for extended periods, from 2-4 months after their starting month. Sowing some annuals at 2-week intervals provides continuous blooms into the summer months. The document aims to help gardeners achieve year-round color displays using native California flora.
This document provides information on woody, evergreen groundcover plants native to western Los Angeles County, California. It includes the scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light and soil preferences, water needs, and notes for over 50 species and cultivars of manzanitas, bearberries, sagebrush, and other shrubs. Many of the plants listed are suitable for very low-water use landscapes and for use on slopes or in containers. Several cultivars are highlighted for their attractive foliage, dense growth habits, or suitability for coastal areas.
This document provides a list of native California manzanita (Arctostaphylos) and bearberry plants suitable for gardens in western Los Angeles County. It includes over 50 species/cultivars organized by size into trees/large shrubs, large shrubs, and smaller shrubs. For each plant it provides the scientific and common names, typical size, flowering season, light and soil preferences, water needs, and nursery availability. Many are suitable for screens, hedges, or as specimens and offer features like colorful bark, foliage, or flowers.
This document provides a list of native plant species suitable for riparian areas in western Los Angeles County. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers with information on their size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, and water needs. Many of the plants listed are drought tolerant and can tolerate seasonal flooding or clay soils. Notable species include California sycamore, mule fat, western redbud, arroyo willow, California buckeye, toyon, elderberry, and California sagebrush. The list offers landscaping and habitat restoration options that are well-adapted to the local climate and conditions.
This document provides information on native buckwheat plants found in Southern California, including their scientific names, common names, sizes, flowering seasons, soil and water requirements, hardiness zones, and notes. It lists both smaller shrubby and sub-shrubby species less than 6 feet tall as well as some herbaceous perennials, annuals, and biennials. For each species, the table provides key details to help identify the plant and understand its care needs for gardening.
This document provides a list of easy-to-grow native plant species for Western Los Angeles County, including their common and scientific names, size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes. It includes trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, and groundcovers. Some highlighted plants are coast live oak, toyon, California sagebrush, California fuchsia, bush monkeyflower, and Matilija poppy. The document provides essential information on over 50 native plant species well-suited for the climate and conditions of Western LA County.
This document provides a list of California native plants suitable for western Los Angeles County with white, silver, or gray foliage. It includes over 50 plant species organized by type (trees, shrubs, groundcovers). For each plant it provides the common and scientific name, size, flowering season/color, light/soil preferences, water needs, and other notes. The plants listed have foliage ranging from blue-green to silvery-white that can provide visual interest in the garden through their foliage color.
This document provides a list of native plant species for gardens in western Los Angeles County, California. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials suitable for use in landscapes, as well as notes on their size, flowering period, light and soil requirements, and water needs. Many of the plants listed are suitable for use in floral arrangements and bouquets due to their attractive flowers.
This document provides information on over 70 native flowering herbaceous perennials and sub-shrubs suitable for gardens in western Los Angeles County. It includes the scientific and common name, size, flowering season/color, light and soil requirements, water zone, and availability notes for each plant. Many of the plants listed are showy flowers that attract butterflies and provide larval host plants or nectar sources. Several are noted for their edible leaves or as having ornamental foliage. The document is an excellent resource for selecting low-water use, drought-tolerant native plants suited to the climate and conditions of the local area.
This document provides a list of native plant species that can serve as alternatives to traditional lawn grasses in western Los Angeles County. It includes over 60 species of perennial groundcovers, grasses, rushes, and sedges, organized by scientific and common name. For each species, it lists key details on size, flowering period, light and soil requirements, water needs, and local availability. Many of the listed species form attractive, low-maintenance groundcovers that are drought-tolerant once established and provide habitat benefits. The document serves as a guide for homeowners seeking low-water, eco-friendly lawn substitutes for their Southern California gardens.
This document provides information on native monkeyflowers for Western Los Angeles County, including both small subshrubs and herbaceous perennials. It lists 28 species and cultivars of monkeyflowers, providing their scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes. The monkeyflowers vary in size from less than 6 inches to over 3 feet and flower from winter through summer, with colors including yellow, orange, red, pink, and white. They require full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, and have a range of watering needs from no summer water to regular watering. Sources for purchasing the plants are also indicated.
This document provides information on native plant species suitable as groundcover or perennials for western Los Angeles County gardens. It lists over 60 plant species, including their common and scientific names, size, flowering period, light and soil requirements, water needs, and availability. Many of the plants listed are drought tolerant and suitable for California native or water-wise gardens.
This document discusses alternatives to traditional grass lawns that are more sustainable and provide habitat. It suggests that homeowners thoughtfully consider their needs and property conditions when planning garden spaces. Native plants that offer benefits like food and habitat are recommended over water-intensive non-native grasses. Specific native plant ideas mentioned include currants, elderberry, and species suitable for partial shade on clay soil. The goal is for gardens to work with a property's natural heritage rather than against it.
This document provides a list of California native plant species suitable for western Los Angeles County with yellow or cream-colored flowers. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, and perennial groundcovers, organized by size. For each plant it provides the scientific and common names, typical size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes. The list focuses on plants that offer wildlife habitat and are well-suited to the local climate.
This document provides a list of native plant species for western Los Angeles County that have red, pink, or magenta flowers. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers and provides information on each plant's scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light requirements, soil preferences, water needs, and notes. There are over 50 plant species listed, organized by size from trees to small shrubs and perennials. The document is an informative guide for gardeners looking to use colorful native plants that are suitable for the climate and conditions of western LA County.
This document provides a list of native plant species suitable for coastal sage scrub plant communities in western Los Angeles County gardens. It includes trees, shrubs, perennials, and vines, with details on each plant's scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes. The high-level information is that this list contains over 60 plant species well-adapted to the climate and conditions of coastal sage scrub habitats in western LA County, and provides key details about each to help homeowners select appropriate native plants for their gardens.
The document discusses several native California plants that can be included in home gardens, including their characteristics and uses. It describes Sand Fringepod, a delicate annual with tiny white and purple flowers, and notes that its seeds can be used as a seasoning when parched. Blue Flax is presented as a lovely perennial with electric blue flowers that bloom from May to September. Methods for growing and using native plants like Clustered Tarplant and California Boxthorn are also outlined. The document encourages using native plants for flavored vinegars and seasoning mixes.
This document provides information about several California native plants with edible fruits, including madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Pacific crabapple (Malus fusca), black hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii), and netleaf hackberry (Celtis laevigata var. reticulata). It discusses the botanical characteristics, habitat requirements, traditional uses, and cultivation of these plants. The document emphasizes how California native fruit trees can be incorporated into home gardens to provide food, habitat for wildlife, and connect people with local natural history.
How to create a scent garden using California native plants. Includes discussion of why scent is important to gardens. Part of the 'Out of the wilds and Into Your Garden' lecture series.
Wild mint and California wild rose leaves can be used to make herbal teas and other beverages. Field mint is a common native plant that grows throughout most of North America. Its leaves have a strong mint flavor and can be harvested fresh or dried to make tea. California wild rose is found throughout the state. Its pink flowers bloom from May to August and its rose hips are edible. Both the flowers and rose hips can be dried and used to make herbal teas and other infusions. When making teas and tisanes from plants, it is important to use the correct plant parts and preparation methods to best preserve flavor and avoid bitterness.
Lupines are popular garden flowers that are native to western Los Angeles County. There are over 14 native species of lupine in the area, ranging from perennial subshrubs to shrubby plants. Many lupines have adapted to thrive in well-drained, low water conditions and have colorful flowers that attract pollinators like bumblebees. Some highlights of local lupines discussed include the Dune Lupine, Longleaf Bush Lupine, Silver Bush Lupine, and Grape Soda Lupine.
This document provides information about groundcover plants native to the northern and central California coast. It begins with an overview of the climate and plant communities of the central and northern maritime chaparral zones. It then describes a road trip along Highway 1, highlighting plant species and conditions at various locations including Point Sal, Hearst Castle, the Arroyo de la Cruz region. Several manzanita species native to the region are discussed in depth, including their growth habits, cultivation needs, and variability. The document emphasizes how plants from nearby coastal areas are well-suited for gardens due to similarities in climate and soil conditions.
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1) The document discusses using native plants in urban areas to create wildlife habitat and reconnect fragmented natural areas.
2) Native plants are recommended because they provide food and shelter for local wildlife through evolutionary relationships, whereas exotic plants may not support wildlife needs and could become invasive.
3) To attract the most wildlife, gardens should include a variety of native plants that provide food, habitat, and water for animals throughout different seasons.
This document discusses using California native plants in edible gardens. It provides information on the benefits of growing your own fruits and vegetables and compatibility of native plants and edible gardens. Several native plants are highlighted, including miner's lettuce, fringed redmaids, and bull clover, with details on their growth, uses, and edibility. The document also includes plans for incorporating these and other native plants into a cool-season vegetable garden.
Homeowner’s Introducing Native Plant Information Sheets - Springfield Townshi...Fujita64g
This document provides information about native plant species in Springfield Township, Michigan. It discusses how the township received an EPA grant to create an educational database on over 230 native plant species. The document is the first in a series that will explain the benefits of using native plants, what native plants are, and how residents can use them in their landscapes. It highlights how native plants perform important environmental functions, are adapted to the local conditions, attract wildlife, and have other benefits over non-native species. The document also aims to dispel common myths about native plants, such as that they cause allergies or are weedy/a fire hazard.
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1) Native plants are species that occur naturally in a particular region without human intervention and have evolved with the local ecosystem.
2) Cultivars are plant varieties selected for desirable traits that can be propagated, while maintaining those traits, but are not necessarily native to the region.
3) When planting natives, it is important to choose species from the local area, as they are best adapted to the local soil, moisture, sunlight conditions. This improves their chances of thriving with less maintenance.
4) Designing gardens with native plant communities mimics the natural ecosystems and provides food and habitat for local wildlife like pollinators. It creates a low-maintenance, sustainable landscape.
This document provides information about the Robin Melton Wetland Learning Station. It describes how wetlands purify water by consuming nutrients and pollutants and controlling floods. It also discusses how the wetland habitat supports a variety of wildlife like fish, waterfowl, amphibians, and mammals. However, an invasive plant called Reed's Canary Grass threatens the native plants and biodiversity of the wetland. Staff and volunteers are working to control the invasive plant and preserve the habitat.
This document provides information about using unusual annual wildflowers in California native plant gardens. It discusses two species in particular: Turkish rugging (Chorizanthe stacticoides) and desert candle (Caulanthus inflatus). For each plant, it describes appearance, habitat, growing requirements, and suggestions for incorporating them into gardens. It also briefly compares the climate and biodiversity of South Africa to California, highlighting several national botanic gardens in South Africa as examples of effectively showcasing native plant diversity.
Hawaii Backyard Conservation: Ideas for Every HomeownerFujita64g
This document provides homeowners with ideas and practices for conserving natural resources in their backyards. It discusses topics such as attracting beneficial insects, composting, managing nutrients and pests, mulching, planting native plants, and other landscaping techniques. Most of the practices promoted are easy for homeowners to implement and can help protect the environment, support wildlife, and beautify outdoor spaces. The document encourages consulting local experts and resources for help developing an effective backyard conservation plan.
The document describes the progression of a native garden called Mother Nature's Montrose Garden over several years from 2018-2022. It started with establishing native plants like a hedgerow in 2019. In subsequent years, more native shrubs, perennials and vegetables were planted, along with gravel paths. By 2022, the hedgerow had filled in and bare spots were left for ground-nesting animals, providing food and habitat for local wildlife.
The garden is a showcase of plants that thrive during different seasons of the year. In spring, tulips and daffodils bloom while summer brings tomatoes, peppers and flowers like zinnias and marigolds. The garden allows visitors to observe how the landscape changes throughout the year as different flowers, vegetables and trees transition between seasons.
Lance-leaf Coreopsis is a herbaceous perennial wildflower native to eastern North America and the Midwest. It has bright green, lacy foliage and produces numerous flat yellow ray and disc flowers from May through the warm season. It is drought tolerant and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Lance-leaf Coreopsis is often used in mixed flower beds, prairie plantings, and near paths or vegetable gardens where it provides cover and food for birds. It requires full sun to part shade and any well-drained soil in water zones 2-3.
Sulfur-flowered buckwheat is a perennial sub-shrub native to western North America. It has rounded evergreen leaves and produces bright sulfur yellow flowers from late spring to summer that attract pollinators. It is drought tolerant and well-suited for hot, dry conditions in gardens, making it a sensible substitute for non-native water-wise plants. As a habitat plant, it provides food and cover for birds and small animals. Sulfur-flowered buckwheat requires full sun, rocky soil, very occasional water, and little other maintenance once established.
Redosier dogwood is a native shrub that grows well along streams, lakes, and forest openings throughout much of northern North America. It has upright stems, oval green leaves that turn yellow to purple in fall, and attractive red bark on young stems. Small white or cream flowers in late spring attract pollinators and produce small blue or white fruits that persist through winter providing food for birds. Redosier dogwood is often used for its winter color and fruit, and makes a good choice for hedges, wildlife habitat, or areas needing moisture tolerance like pond edges. It requires full sun to part shade and tolerates a variety of soil and water conditions with little other maintenance needed.
This document discusses the seasonal characteristics of the plant Krascheninnikovia lanata, noting that it flowers in winter, produces seeds in summer as a summer plant, grows new leaves, and its fall foliage and seeds are also mentioned, with a late fall mention of it being seen alongside Purple Coneflower.
Winterfat is a perennial sub-shrub native to western North America that grows from 1-3 feet tall. It has small, narrow gray-green leaves with wooly hairs that provide foliage year-round and turn gold in color. Small wind-pollinated flowers bloom late spring through summer. Winterfat is drought tolerant and can grow in a variety of soils and elevations from 1000-9000 feet. It requires full sun and little water once established. Winterfat provides excellent habitat for birds and winter browse for animals.
Bouteloua gracilis, commonly known as blue grama, is a warm season perennial grass native to North America. A cultivar of blue grama called 'Blond Ambition' was developed to have attractive blond-colored flowers and foliage throughout the growing season, making it a showier selection for ornamental grass gardens and drought-tolerant landscaping. 'Blond Ambition' remains a low-growing grass reaching only 6-12 inches in height.
Blue grama is a native perennial grass found throughout western North America. It grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, forming individual bunches or a turf-like sod. The fine-textured green leaves fade to tan during summer drought but green up again with rain. From May to August it produces red-purple flowers that form into seed-heads resembling tiny brushes. Blue grama can be used as an ornamental grass, in meadows, rock gardens, or as a low-maintenance native turf grass. It provides habitat and food for birds and butterflies.
This document discusses three cultivars of Philadelphus lewisii, or mock orange, that were planted and observed for one year in Montrose, Colorado. The cultivars discussed are 'Blizzard', which was planted and observed for one year, and 'Cheyenne', which was also planted and observed for one year.
This document discusses water zone (hydro-zone) gardening, which involves grouping plants together based on their water needs. This allows a gardener to save water by reducing irrigation in some areas while providing each plant with the water it requires. The document outlines four water zones based on annual precipitation: zone 1 for little to no irrigation (<10 inches/year), zone 2 for infrequent water (10-20 inches/year), zone 3 for occasional water (20-30 inches/year), and zone 4 for regular water (>30 inches/year). It provides examples of plant types and suitable irrigation methods for each zone. The document encourages gardeners to analyze their yard conditions and existing plant water needs to determine the best layout of
The document provides tips for planting native plants successfully. It recommends moistening the soil before planting. It also suggests digging a hole slightly wider than the plant's pot and not amending the soil. The tips include gently removing the plant from the pot, loosening its roots, ensuring the potting soil is level with the ground, firmly filling in the hole with soil, and watering in the new plant.
Epilobium canum is a species of flowering plant known as Hummingbird Trumpet. It is a perennial herb native to western North America that grows upright stems up to 3 feet tall. The plant produces tubular red flowers in summer that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Chocolate flower is a perennial herb native to parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. It grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, with gray-green leaves and sunflower-like yellow flowers that open during cool parts of the day, emitting a scent of dark chocolate. It is drought tolerant, requiring full sun and well-drained soil, and attracts pollinators like hummingbirds. It makes a good choice for hot, dry gardens as a border plant, in rock gardens, or to attract wildlife.
Mentha arvensis, commonly known as wild mint or field mint, is a species of mint that grows wild in fields and other grassy areas in much of Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows from a creeping rhizome system and produces pink or white flowers and aromatic leaves that have a minty scent similar to cultivated mint varieties. The leaves and flowering tops are sometimes used fresh or dried as a culinary herb to flavor foods and beverages.
Wild mint is a perennial herb that spreads via rhizomes to form large colonies. It has bright green, crinkled leaves with a strong mint scent and tiny white to pink bell-shaped flowers. Wild mint grows well in moist areas at higher elevations and spreads easily, so it is best grown in containers. It can be used to make tea or flavor cooking and repels insects. Bees and butterflies are attracted to its nectar and it provides good habitat for birds. Wild mint requires full sun, tolerates a range of soil pH, and regular watering.
Golden currant is a shrub in the gooseberry family that produces yellow flowers in early spring followed by small red berries. It grows 3 to 5 feet tall and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Golden currant provides early nectar for pollinators and its fall foliage color ranges from yellow to orange.
Silver buffaloberry is a shrub native to western North America. It produces edible berries and its leaves are used medicinally by some Native American tribes. The document provides a one sentence description of the plant Shepherdia argentea and indicates it is from the year 2019.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
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- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
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The chapter Lifelines of National Economy in Class 10 Geography focuses on the various modes of transportation and communication that play a vital role in the economic development of a country. These lifelines are crucial for the movement of goods, services, and people, thereby connecting different regions and promoting economic activities.
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Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
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