Native plants are well-suited for landscaping and restoration in Minnesota because they are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. A healthy, diverse ecosystem with native plant communities provides many benefits like preventing erosion, reducing flooding, and storing carbon. When using native plants for projects, it is important to use locally-sourced seeds and plants to maintain the local gene pool and ensure plants can flower and set seed. Basic instructions are provided, emphasizing gaining knowledge of the site conditions and native plant communities, using plants suited for the site, and allowing time for establishment.
Landscaping with Native Plants - Great Lakes EPAFarica46m
The document provides information on using native plants for landscaping in the Midwest region of the United States, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. It discusses how native plant communities have been transformed over time and the benefits of using native plants, including providing habitat for wildlife, reducing water and pesticide needs, and saving money over time. It also provides examples of organizations that have implemented native landscaping and lists of native plant species well-suited for full sun, partial sun, and shaded conditions.
Here are 3 sentences summarizing the key points from the document:
The document provides homeowners with easy backyard conservation practices they can implement, including composting, identifying beneficial and harmful insects, integrated pest management techniques, and planting native species. Most of the ideas are simple to adopt and can help protect the environment, support wildlife, and beautify properties. The publication includes tips, instructions, and resources on various topics to help homeowners develop conservation plans for their backyards.
Gardening with Water - Waitakere, New ZealandFujita64g
This document discusses gardening techniques that reduce water usage. It provides information on choosing drought-resistant native and exotic plants, improving soil quality through mulching and composting, and practicing good lawn management. The document emphasizes using plants suited to a site's natural conditions to minimize watering needs once established. It also discusses managing irrigation systems and harvesting rainwater to supplement garden watering during dry periods. Overall, the document promotes gardening approaches that conserve water resources.
AR: Replanting with Native Trees and ShrubsSotirakou964
The document discusses the benefits of replanting native tree and shrub species in Northwest Arkansas after an ice storm damaged many non-native trees. It argues that planting native species supports local ecosystems and biodiversity better than non-natives. Non-native species can outcompete natives and degrade habitats over time. The document encourages selecting native species for landscaping that are best suited to the local environment and provide food and shelter for native wildlife.
LA: Attracting Wildlife with Native PlantsSotirakou964
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.
Gardening with New York City Native PlantsFujita64g
This document provides information about gardening with native plants in New York City. It defines what a native plant is, explains why using native plants is beneficial, and lists some common native plant species that are suitable for sunny window boxes or other dry sites. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and provide habitat for wildlife. They require less maintenance than non-native plants once established. The document recommends using native species to create a sense of place, ease gardening tasks, support pollinators and other wildlife, enhance beauty, and preserve the region's natural heritage.
Sustainable Gardening Helps to Ensure HealthBenBeckers
Sustainable gardening practices promote environmental health, mental well-being, and respect for all life. Such gardens use native plants, foster biodiversity, and nurture the soil. Conservation gardening considers the broader ecological community and shifts from a human-centric to holistic view.
Landscaping with Native Plants in PennsylvaniaFarica46m
Native plants help create beautiful landscapes that provide wildlife habitat and reduce maintenance costs. Their greatest benefit may be increasing awareness about which plants are native versus non-native and protecting remaining native plant communities. Some key practices for responsible landscaping with native plants include minimizing further habitat destruction, using nursery-propagated rather than wild-collected plants, and learning to identify native species well-suited to the local environment.
Landscaping with Native Plants - Great Lakes EPAFarica46m
The document provides information on using native plants for landscaping in the Midwest region of the United States, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. It discusses how native plant communities have been transformed over time and the benefits of using native plants, including providing habitat for wildlife, reducing water and pesticide needs, and saving money over time. It also provides examples of organizations that have implemented native landscaping and lists of native plant species well-suited for full sun, partial sun, and shaded conditions.
Here are 3 sentences summarizing the key points from the document:
The document provides homeowners with easy backyard conservation practices they can implement, including composting, identifying beneficial and harmful insects, integrated pest management techniques, and planting native species. Most of the ideas are simple to adopt and can help protect the environment, support wildlife, and beautify properties. The publication includes tips, instructions, and resources on various topics to help homeowners develop conservation plans for their backyards.
Gardening with Water - Waitakere, New ZealandFujita64g
This document discusses gardening techniques that reduce water usage. It provides information on choosing drought-resistant native and exotic plants, improving soil quality through mulching and composting, and practicing good lawn management. The document emphasizes using plants suited to a site's natural conditions to minimize watering needs once established. It also discusses managing irrigation systems and harvesting rainwater to supplement garden watering during dry periods. Overall, the document promotes gardening approaches that conserve water resources.
AR: Replanting with Native Trees and ShrubsSotirakou964
The document discusses the benefits of replanting native tree and shrub species in Northwest Arkansas after an ice storm damaged many non-native trees. It argues that planting native species supports local ecosystems and biodiversity better than non-natives. Non-native species can outcompete natives and degrade habitats over time. The document encourages selecting native species for landscaping that are best suited to the local environment and provide food and shelter for native wildlife.
LA: Attracting Wildlife with Native PlantsSotirakou964
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.
Gardening with New York City Native PlantsFujita64g
This document provides information about gardening with native plants in New York City. It defines what a native plant is, explains why using native plants is beneficial, and lists some common native plant species that are suitable for sunny window boxes or other dry sites. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and provide habitat for wildlife. They require less maintenance than non-native plants once established. The document recommends using native species to create a sense of place, ease gardening tasks, support pollinators and other wildlife, enhance beauty, and preserve the region's natural heritage.
Sustainable Gardening Helps to Ensure HealthBenBeckers
Sustainable gardening practices promote environmental health, mental well-being, and respect for all life. Such gardens use native plants, foster biodiversity, and nurture the soil. Conservation gardening considers the broader ecological community and shifts from a human-centric to holistic view.
Landscaping with Native Plants in PennsylvaniaFarica46m
Native plants help create beautiful landscapes that provide wildlife habitat and reduce maintenance costs. Their greatest benefit may be increasing awareness about which plants are native versus non-native and protecting remaining native plant communities. Some key practices for responsible landscaping with native plants include minimizing further habitat destruction, using nursery-propagated rather than wild-collected plants, and learning to identify native species well-suited to the local environment.
Vegetable Gardens: Grow Food, Save Water - City of Aurorasodj49v
Here are the basic tools needed for a vegetable garden:
- Spade - For digging, turning soil, making planting holes
- Bow rake - For leveling soil and removing debris
- Hose - For watering plants
- Trowel - For precise planting and weeding in small spaces
- Gloves - To protect your hands while working in the soil
Having these basic tools will allow you to prepare your garden beds, plant seeds and seedlings, water your plants, and perform general maintenance and weeding. Additional tools like a garden hose timer, cultivator, pruning shears may be useful but aren't entirely necessary. The most important thing is getting started with a small selection of versatile
Healthy Garden Soils and Drought Mitigation - Oklahoma State UniversityFujita64g
This document provides information on healthy garden soils and soil improvement methods, including adding organic matter, composting, cover crops, and fertilizers. Some key points:
1) Organic matter such as composted plant materials and manure enrich the soil, improve drainage and nutrient/water retention, and increase beneficial microorganisms.
2) Cover crops planted when the garden is idle increase organic matter, absorb nutrients, and some legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen when tilled under.
3) Composting yard and garden waste returns nutrients to the soil and can be done through slow or fast methods following guidelines for proper ingredients, carbon-nitrogen ratios, structure, moisture and temperature.
Clean Waters: Rethinking Plant Selection for the Home Landscape - University ...Kardatou54a
This document discusses the benefits of using native plants in home landscaping. It begins by explaining that while early American gardens featured European styles and exotic plants, some advocates promoted using native species. It then defines native, non-native, and invasive plants. The summary discusses how native plant landscaping provides ecological benefits like supporting wildlife, requires less maintenance, and helps the local environment. It concludes by offering tips for homeowners to begin incorporating native species into their existing landscapes or when planning new designs.
FL: Creating Wildlife Habitat with Native Freshwater Wetland PlantsSotirakou964
This document provides guidance on choosing and planting native freshwater wetland plants in created habitats like ponds and reservoirs. It discusses how native plants are better adapted to local conditions, require less maintenance, and provide superior habitat and food for wildlife. The document categorizes wetland plants based on their growth patterns and water depth tolerances. It emphasizes the importance of site selection and preparation, including determining water levels and depth zones, before selecting and planting appropriate native wetland species. The overall goal is to enhance wildlife habitat and ecological functions through establishing self-sustaining native plant communities.
The document discusses organic weed management strategies for soybeans. It outlines 3 broad goals - conservation, augmentation, and activation. It then discusses various cultural and mechanical weed management techniques farmers can use, including cover cropping, crop rotation, inter-row cultivation, and flame weeding. The document emphasizes the need for an integrated approach using many techniques together for effective organic weed control. It provides examples of innovative weed management systems being tested on research farms.
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.
The document discusses the role of mulching in crop production. It describes various types of mulches including organic mulches like grass, straw and sawdust, as well as synthetic mulches like black plastic, clear plastic and degradable plastic films. The document outlines the steps for laying mulch films in fruit crops and vegetable crops, including sizing the film, cutting it, cleaning the area, and fixing the film around plants. Mulching is beneficial as it conserves soil moisture, lowers soil temperature, and reduces weeds.
Native West Virginia Foods for Backyard GardenersFulvia52x
The document discusses several native West Virginia plants that were used as foods by Native Americans and early settlers, including ramps, wild onions, pokeweed, cattails, various nuts and fruits. It provides details on identifying, harvesting, and preparing these plants for consumption, as well as tips for growing some of them in home gardens. The plants listed can be gathered from the wild or cultivated to add nutritional and historical value.
Use of Plastic Mulch & Row Covers in Vegetable Production; Gardening Guidebook for Oklahoma ~ Oklahoma State University ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Native Plants for Landscaping - Virginia Native Plant SocietyFulvia52x
This document provides information about native plant species that are suitable for conservation, restoration, and landscaping projects in Virginia's Piedmont region. It lists over 100 native herbaceous and woody plant species, indicating their light and moisture requirements. It also discusses the benefits of using native plants, including reduced maintenance needs, support for wildlife, and sense of regional character. Non-native and invasive species are defined and some of their negative impacts described. Sources for more information on native plants and nurseries are provided.
Organic weed management: proven and new approachesjbgruver
This document discusses organic weed management approaches for field crops. It describes using fall cultivation to expose weed roots to winter weather. In spring, harrowing is used to stimulate a flush of weeds that are then controlled with field cultivation. Crop rotation, cover cropping, and cultivation techniques are emphasized to disrupt weed life cycles rather than relying solely on direct control. New approaches being tested include frost seeding cover crops, no-till planting into rolled-down rye, and strip intercropping. Overall, the document stresses the importance of building healthy soil and competitive crops.
The document provides information on drought tolerant landscaping for development projects in Toronto. It discusses the Toronto Green Standard requirement for 50% water efficient and native plant species. It then lists commonly planted drought tolerant trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and groundcovers. The document also describes several native southern Ontario drought tolerant landscape types, including the Carolinian Forest landscape characterized by deciduous broadleaf trees. The key is selecting plants suited to site conditions and establishing them properly during the first year.
The Effect of Mulching & Row Covers on Vegetable Production; Gardening Guidebook for Japan ~ Chugoku National Agricultural Experiment Station, Japan ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document discusses alternatives to herbicide use for lawn care. It notes that herbicides are commonly used but can contaminate water and soil. Corn gluten meal is proposed as a natural, pre-emergent herbicide alternative that is effective against many common lawn weeds. When applied in spring and late summer at rates of 20 lbs per 1000 square feet, corn gluten meal can significantly reduce weeds like crabgrass and dandelions with no detrimental effects on grass. Proper application timing is important for effectiveness.
Mississippi establishing a backyard wildlife habitatSotirakou964
The document provides information on creating a backyard wildlife habitat, including the three basic needs of wildlife - food, water, and shelter/reproductive areas. It discusses designing plantings and other landscape features to meet these needs and attract different types of wildlife, particularly birds. Specific plant recommendations are provided that offer food sources for birds at different times of year. The document also covers creating water sources, nesting areas, and tips for attracting purple martins.
This document summarizes a study on barriers to seedling regeneration in fire-damaged tropical peatlands in Brunei Darussalam. The study found that [1] competition from ferns and grasses, [2] lack of available seeds due to fire destruction, and [3] limited seed dispersal due to few resources attracting dispersers like birds and mammals were the main factors inhibiting natural regeneration. Controlling ferns and grasses through weeding, planting trees to attract dispersers, and applying assisted natural regeneration techniques can help overcome these barriers and accelerate the recovery of the native plant communities.
This document discusses organic weed management techniques for farmers. It outlines that organic farming uses vegetation management to improve soil, prevent degradation, and enable crop production. Weeds managed include intentionally planted cover crops and cash crops as well as naturally occurring plants. Common organic weed control methods include prevention practices like using organic mulches, cultural techniques like timed planting, and mechanical practices like cultivation. The document also describes a study comparing different planting systems and cover crops for managing weeds and their effects on squash yields over multiple years. Results found that black plastic mulch consistently produced the highest yields while other tillage techniques worked better depending on planting dates and weather conditions. Overall, the document emphasizes using integrated, preventative practices and mechanical removal through cultivation for organic
Weed Management for Wildflowers | Eka Kokadir Eka Kokadir
This document provides guidance on weed management strategies for wildflower plantings. It discusses conducting site analysis to understand existing and potential weed issues, selecting wildflower species that will compete effectively with weeds, and using herbicides or soil fumigation to prepare the site. Maintaining wildflower plantings requires integrating cultural, chemical, and mechanical control methods and addressing weed issues proactively over different stages of the planting. The goal is to develop attractive, self-sustaining wildflower areas with minimal maintenance needs over the long term.
Conservation Gardening: Sustainable Practices for a Healthy Landscape - Unive...Kardatou54a
Sustainable gardening practices promote environmental health and human well-being. Gardening reduces stress, improves mental health, and aids recovery from illness. It also fosters respect for the interconnected web of life shared in backyards. The North Carolina Botanical Garden employs conservation techniques like composting, mulching, limiting lawn size, planting natives, and water-wise practices to create low-maintenance, multi-seasonal gardens beneficial to people and ecology.
1. The document discusses creating sustainable landscapes through using native plants, conserving resources, preserving habitat, and managing stormwater.
2. Key steps to creating a sustainable landscape include building healthy soil, selecting plants suited to the site's conditions, using efficient irrigation methods, and practicing natural lawn care techniques.
3. When designing a sustainable landscape, it is important to investigate the site conditions such as sunlight, drainage, soil type, and location of structures to select appropriate plantings.
Gardening with Native Plants - A Gardener’s Guide for MissouriRetiz16x
This chapter discusses landscaping with native plants in Missouri and provides several benefits of using native plants:
1) Native plants are well-adapted to the climate and soils of Missouri which means they require less maintenance than non-native plants.
2) Using a variety of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses provides food and shelter for local wildlife throughout the seasons.
3) Native plant gardens can help with stormwater management by absorbing rainwater and reducing runoff through the use of plants with deep roots in rain gardens and bioretention areas.
Vegetable Gardens: Grow Food, Save Water - City of Aurorasodj49v
Here are the basic tools needed for a vegetable garden:
- Spade - For digging, turning soil, making planting holes
- Bow rake - For leveling soil and removing debris
- Hose - For watering plants
- Trowel - For precise planting and weeding in small spaces
- Gloves - To protect your hands while working in the soil
Having these basic tools will allow you to prepare your garden beds, plant seeds and seedlings, water your plants, and perform general maintenance and weeding. Additional tools like a garden hose timer, cultivator, pruning shears may be useful but aren't entirely necessary. The most important thing is getting started with a small selection of versatile
Healthy Garden Soils and Drought Mitigation - Oklahoma State UniversityFujita64g
This document provides information on healthy garden soils and soil improvement methods, including adding organic matter, composting, cover crops, and fertilizers. Some key points:
1) Organic matter such as composted plant materials and manure enrich the soil, improve drainage and nutrient/water retention, and increase beneficial microorganisms.
2) Cover crops planted when the garden is idle increase organic matter, absorb nutrients, and some legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen when tilled under.
3) Composting yard and garden waste returns nutrients to the soil and can be done through slow or fast methods following guidelines for proper ingredients, carbon-nitrogen ratios, structure, moisture and temperature.
Clean Waters: Rethinking Plant Selection for the Home Landscape - University ...Kardatou54a
This document discusses the benefits of using native plants in home landscaping. It begins by explaining that while early American gardens featured European styles and exotic plants, some advocates promoted using native species. It then defines native, non-native, and invasive plants. The summary discusses how native plant landscaping provides ecological benefits like supporting wildlife, requires less maintenance, and helps the local environment. It concludes by offering tips for homeowners to begin incorporating native species into their existing landscapes or when planning new designs.
FL: Creating Wildlife Habitat with Native Freshwater Wetland PlantsSotirakou964
This document provides guidance on choosing and planting native freshwater wetland plants in created habitats like ponds and reservoirs. It discusses how native plants are better adapted to local conditions, require less maintenance, and provide superior habitat and food for wildlife. The document categorizes wetland plants based on their growth patterns and water depth tolerances. It emphasizes the importance of site selection and preparation, including determining water levels and depth zones, before selecting and planting appropriate native wetland species. The overall goal is to enhance wildlife habitat and ecological functions through establishing self-sustaining native plant communities.
The document discusses organic weed management strategies for soybeans. It outlines 3 broad goals - conservation, augmentation, and activation. It then discusses various cultural and mechanical weed management techniques farmers can use, including cover cropping, crop rotation, inter-row cultivation, and flame weeding. The document emphasizes the need for an integrated approach using many techniques together for effective organic weed control. It provides examples of innovative weed management systems being tested on research farms.
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.
The document discusses the role of mulching in crop production. It describes various types of mulches including organic mulches like grass, straw and sawdust, as well as synthetic mulches like black plastic, clear plastic and degradable plastic films. The document outlines the steps for laying mulch films in fruit crops and vegetable crops, including sizing the film, cutting it, cleaning the area, and fixing the film around plants. Mulching is beneficial as it conserves soil moisture, lowers soil temperature, and reduces weeds.
Native West Virginia Foods for Backyard GardenersFulvia52x
The document discusses several native West Virginia plants that were used as foods by Native Americans and early settlers, including ramps, wild onions, pokeweed, cattails, various nuts and fruits. It provides details on identifying, harvesting, and preparing these plants for consumption, as well as tips for growing some of them in home gardens. The plants listed can be gathered from the wild or cultivated to add nutritional and historical value.
Use of Plastic Mulch & Row Covers in Vegetable Production; Gardening Guidebook for Oklahoma ~ Oklahoma State University ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Native Plants for Landscaping - Virginia Native Plant SocietyFulvia52x
This document provides information about native plant species that are suitable for conservation, restoration, and landscaping projects in Virginia's Piedmont region. It lists over 100 native herbaceous and woody plant species, indicating their light and moisture requirements. It also discusses the benefits of using native plants, including reduced maintenance needs, support for wildlife, and sense of regional character. Non-native and invasive species are defined and some of their negative impacts described. Sources for more information on native plants and nurseries are provided.
Organic weed management: proven and new approachesjbgruver
This document discusses organic weed management approaches for field crops. It describes using fall cultivation to expose weed roots to winter weather. In spring, harrowing is used to stimulate a flush of weeds that are then controlled with field cultivation. Crop rotation, cover cropping, and cultivation techniques are emphasized to disrupt weed life cycles rather than relying solely on direct control. New approaches being tested include frost seeding cover crops, no-till planting into rolled-down rye, and strip intercropping. Overall, the document stresses the importance of building healthy soil and competitive crops.
The document provides information on drought tolerant landscaping for development projects in Toronto. It discusses the Toronto Green Standard requirement for 50% water efficient and native plant species. It then lists commonly planted drought tolerant trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and groundcovers. The document also describes several native southern Ontario drought tolerant landscape types, including the Carolinian Forest landscape characterized by deciduous broadleaf trees. The key is selecting plants suited to site conditions and establishing them properly during the first year.
The Effect of Mulching & Row Covers on Vegetable Production; Gardening Guidebook for Japan ~ Chugoku National Agricultural Experiment Station, Japan ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document discusses alternatives to herbicide use for lawn care. It notes that herbicides are commonly used but can contaminate water and soil. Corn gluten meal is proposed as a natural, pre-emergent herbicide alternative that is effective against many common lawn weeds. When applied in spring and late summer at rates of 20 lbs per 1000 square feet, corn gluten meal can significantly reduce weeds like crabgrass and dandelions with no detrimental effects on grass. Proper application timing is important for effectiveness.
Mississippi establishing a backyard wildlife habitatSotirakou964
The document provides information on creating a backyard wildlife habitat, including the three basic needs of wildlife - food, water, and shelter/reproductive areas. It discusses designing plantings and other landscape features to meet these needs and attract different types of wildlife, particularly birds. Specific plant recommendations are provided that offer food sources for birds at different times of year. The document also covers creating water sources, nesting areas, and tips for attracting purple martins.
This document summarizes a study on barriers to seedling regeneration in fire-damaged tropical peatlands in Brunei Darussalam. The study found that [1] competition from ferns and grasses, [2] lack of available seeds due to fire destruction, and [3] limited seed dispersal due to few resources attracting dispersers like birds and mammals were the main factors inhibiting natural regeneration. Controlling ferns and grasses through weeding, planting trees to attract dispersers, and applying assisted natural regeneration techniques can help overcome these barriers and accelerate the recovery of the native plant communities.
This document discusses organic weed management techniques for farmers. It outlines that organic farming uses vegetation management to improve soil, prevent degradation, and enable crop production. Weeds managed include intentionally planted cover crops and cash crops as well as naturally occurring plants. Common organic weed control methods include prevention practices like using organic mulches, cultural techniques like timed planting, and mechanical practices like cultivation. The document also describes a study comparing different planting systems and cover crops for managing weeds and their effects on squash yields over multiple years. Results found that black plastic mulch consistently produced the highest yields while other tillage techniques worked better depending on planting dates and weather conditions. Overall, the document emphasizes using integrated, preventative practices and mechanical removal through cultivation for organic
Weed Management for Wildflowers | Eka Kokadir Eka Kokadir
This document provides guidance on weed management strategies for wildflower plantings. It discusses conducting site analysis to understand existing and potential weed issues, selecting wildflower species that will compete effectively with weeds, and using herbicides or soil fumigation to prepare the site. Maintaining wildflower plantings requires integrating cultural, chemical, and mechanical control methods and addressing weed issues proactively over different stages of the planting. The goal is to develop attractive, self-sustaining wildflower areas with minimal maintenance needs over the long term.
Conservation Gardening: Sustainable Practices for a Healthy Landscape - Unive...Kardatou54a
Sustainable gardening practices promote environmental health and human well-being. Gardening reduces stress, improves mental health, and aids recovery from illness. It also fosters respect for the interconnected web of life shared in backyards. The North Carolina Botanical Garden employs conservation techniques like composting, mulching, limiting lawn size, planting natives, and water-wise practices to create low-maintenance, multi-seasonal gardens beneficial to people and ecology.
1. The document discusses creating sustainable landscapes through using native plants, conserving resources, preserving habitat, and managing stormwater.
2. Key steps to creating a sustainable landscape include building healthy soil, selecting plants suited to the site's conditions, using efficient irrigation methods, and practicing natural lawn care techniques.
3. When designing a sustainable landscape, it is important to investigate the site conditions such as sunlight, drainage, soil type, and location of structures to select appropriate plantings.
Gardening with Native Plants - A Gardener’s Guide for MissouriRetiz16x
This chapter discusses landscaping with native plants in Missouri and provides several benefits of using native plants:
1) Native plants are well-adapted to the climate and soils of Missouri which means they require less maintenance than non-native plants.
2) Using a variety of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses provides food and shelter for local wildlife throughout the seasons.
3) Native plant gardens can help with stormwater management by absorbing rainwater and reducing runoff through the use of plants with deep roots in rain gardens and bioretention areas.
This document summarizes research on integrated farming practices that involve growing fruit trees and rearing ruminant livestock in homesteads. It discusses how small-scale farmers face challenges in adequately feeding confined ruminants and maintaining soil fertility for fruit trees. The paper proposes adjustments to the traditional practices, including planting browse plants and pasture around fruit trees to provide fodder for animals, using prunings as mulch, and composting animal manure and plant waste to fertilize soil and improve yields. Further research is needed on the nutritional values of browse species and their performance in different seasons to help farmers select appropriate plants. The integrated practices aim to sustainably meet the needs of both ruminants and fruit trees using on
This document provides practical tips for organic gardening in 3 sections: How to get started, How to keep going, and Recommended resources. It emphasizes the importance of soil microbes and feeding the soil with organic matter like compost and mulch. Tips include stopping pesticide use, mulching beds, sheet mulching to create new beds, and organic lawn care practices like leaving clippings and using compost. Recommended books and the Society for Organic Urban Land Care are provided for further resources.
Landscaping with Native Plants of South Central MontanaFarica46m
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How to Use Native Plants for Landscaping and Restoration in Minnesota
1. How to Use Native Plants for Landscaping and
Restoration in Minnesota
This brochure provides a summary of important concepts about using native
plants for landscaping and restoration in Minnesota. For more information
about native plant communities, native plant species, and Minnesota ecology, Asarum canadensis
access the web site for the DNR’s Ecological Services Division, at wild ginger
www.mndnr.gov/eco
Defining native
Native plants are plants that are indigenous to a particular region. In Minnesota, plants are
considered native if they occurred here at the time of the Public Land Survey (1847-1907),
which was conducted prior to and during the early stages of European settlement.
Why native vegetation is important
Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur.
Native plants work well for many landscaping and wildlife habitat plantings, because once
established, they seldom need watering, mulching, protection from frost or continuous
mowing. Native plants provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native
butterflies, birds and other animals. In contrast, many common horticultural plants do not
produce nectar and often require insect pest control to survive. Many native grasses and
wildflowers protect soil with their deep and spreading root systems, helping to prevent
erosion. Areas with diverse perennial native plantings have less water runoff than ground
covers composed of one non-native species such as bluegrass or purple crown vetch. In
developed areas, one way to help water infiltrate into the ground rather than run off into
storm sewers is to create depressions filled with native plants called rain gardens.
In nature, plants occur in native plant communities, which include all the native plants in an
area together with their environment. Some examples of the many communities that occur
in Minnesota include dry prairies, wet prairies, oak forests, pine forests, and marshes.
Native plant communities are vital components of ecosystems. In order to be healthy and
sustainable, an ecosystem needs to be filled with a wide array of plants and animals
indigenous to the area. In addition to providing food and shelter to birds and animals, a
healthy ecosystem provides many services to society. For instance, a healthy forest
ecosystem can prevent soil erosion, reduce flooding, detoxify chemicals in air and water,
improve the local climate, and store carbon that would otherwise contribute to global
climate change. Also, the genetic material in wild plants and animals may have great potential
value in medicine and industry.
mesic prairie silhouette – Tom Klein, graphic artist
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2. Local origin seeds and plants
The most successful native planting projects use seeds and plants
of local genetic origin. Why is this important? Each population of
a plant species has adapted over time to the local landscape and
climate. This generally results in variations in genetic makeup from
one population to another. For example, the genetic makeup of a
Bouteloua grove of bur oak trees in Missouri may reflect adaptations to a
curtipendula warmer and drier climate than a similar population of bur oak trees in
sideoats grama Minnesota. How do we decide how to define local? There is no magic
number. Some research indicates that it is important to look at how each plant species
naturally spreads its seeds. For example, for species with seeds that are dispersed by wind,
plant and seed sources from a relatively wide geographic range may be acceptable. For
species with seeds dispersed by animals, sources for the plants and seeds should originate
from a closer geographic area. As a rule of thumb, to help maintain the integrity of the local
gene pool and ensure your plants will be able to flower and set seed, buy plants or seeds
from nurseries with seed sources that originated as close as possible to the area where you
want to plant them.
Don’t use endangered and threatened species
Out of the 2,024 vascular plant species that occur in the state, 123 are legally designated as
endangered or threatened in Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes, Section 84.0895). The list can
be found on the web at http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/natural_resources/ets/endlist.pdf or
obtained by calling the DNR Ecological Services Division at 651-296-2835. It is illegal to
take, import, transport, or sell any portion of an endangered or threatened species without a
special permit from the Minnesota DNR. There are many reasons not to plant these
species. One is that many of these plant species have been reduced to a small number of
fragile populations that could be damaged by the introduction of genes from plants from a
different geographic area. Another is that since many rare plants have very specific habitat
requirements, it is likely that planting or transplanting will not be successful.
Distinguishing between native plant communities,
restoration, re-creation and yard plantings
Native plant communities occur naturally. Throughout the state,
many native plant communities have been destroyed or degraded,
so it is important as a first step to protect and manage those that
remain. Some have simply degraded over time through human-
caused disturbances such as the introduction of invasive exotic
species or the removal of natural processes such as fire.
Restoration is the process of returning those degraded native
plant communities to their original structure, function and species Prunus
serotina
composition. Restoration can be thought of as nursing biodiversity back to black cherry
health through such activities as prescribed burning, exotic species control, and
inter-seeding and inter-planting with native plants.
Attempting to re-create native plant communities in disturbed landscapes such as former
croplands is a process of starting from scratch to try to re-construct what may have been
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3. there at one time. There are many things we don’t know about how ecosystems work in
nature, so it is important to understand that these re-created areas are not identical to natural
areas. Finally, many people use native plants for yard plantings. These plantings are
generally too small to mimic native plant communities, but often make attractive and
environmentally beneficial yards.
Basic instructions for restoration and native landscaping projects
1) It takes time for native plants to get established. It’s important to know from the outset
that it may take a few years for native plantings to look attractive. Prairie plants need
a few years to establish strong roots. Trees and shrubs need time to get established
and mature before they will flower and bear fruits. In time, plants will spread and
propagate, creating patterns that work well in each space.
2) Gain an understanding of the native plant communities in your area. Those plant communities
occur there because they are adapted to the specific climate, landscape, and soil
conditions. You can obtain information about the vegetation in your part of
Minnesota at the time of the Public Land Survey from the Minnesota DNR. By
visiting existing natural areas in your community or region, you can see for yourself
what the native vegetation is like.
3) Understand local government regulations affecting the use and ongoing management of
natural landscaping. Regulations may affect the location of natural landscaping on
the site and the types of plants used. You may need
to know local weed ordinances
and fire regulations before proceeding.
4) Get to know your site. Many factors determine what
kinds of site preparation will be needed and which
species should be used, such as:
• Existing plants. You may already have native
plants that are desirable for that site, such as
prairie plants in a pasture, or native trees. Be
sure you are not removing desirable native
plants that are already well adapted to a site. Arisaema triphyllum
jack-in-the-pulpit
• Sun exposure. How much sun is there, and how long is the
site exposed to sunlight?
• Soil type. Is soil sandy, clay, loam, or peat? Consult your county soil atlas. To
learn soil acidity (ph) and organic content, get a soil test from a local University
of Minnesota Extension Office or Soil and Water Conservation District. Also
note that in urban areas, there may be fill on the site.
• Drainage and soil moisture. Does the soil hold moisture? Is it dry, mesic (rain
soaks in with low run-off), or wet?
5) Look at neighboring natural vegetation. Determine whether your planting will negatively
influence wild native plants, or be influenced by nearby weedy exotics. Plan your
native planting to harmonize with adjacent areas as much as possible.
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4. 6) Consider your budget. The cost of using native plants for landscaping is often lower
than the cost of using non-native plants when factored over a period of time. A
native planting is a long-term investment; it can be built in phases. It is important to
plan according to how much money and time you have now and in the future.
• Money may be needed for site preparation, plant materials, and maintenance.
• Budget your time and resources. You can choose to do site preparation yourself
or hire a contractor. You may be able to gather seed, or may need to buy seed or
plants.
• Consider these options based on available money:
a) Plant the entire site with many different species
b) Plant the entire site with a few species, and add more diversity as
budget allows
c) Plant many species on a part of the site, then use your own
resulting seeds and seedlings to expand the planted area
7) Create a wish list of species for your site. Visit natural areas to learn how local native
species grow in a plant community setting, and consult planting and identification
guides. Diverse plantings that resemble the native plant community in your area are
likely to have the most success and confer the most benefits. To help you choose
species, some producers provide guides or species lists which include each plant's site
requirements, bloom color and bloom time. For east-central Minnesota, look for
native plant community species lists at www.greatrivergreening.org. A good resource
for shoreland restoration is the Restore Your Shore Interactive CD-ROM.
8) Shop for native plant materials. Look for sources selling seeds and plants produced from
seeds of local origin.
• For seeds, the highest success usually comes from using cleaned local origin seed
with a high percentage of pure live seed (PLS).
• Make sure plants are not dug from the wild. This depletes the resource and many
species do not thrive after transplanting.
9) Prepare and plant the site.
• Do you have proper planting equipment? For prairie
seeds, ask seed producers about a Truax drill for large
sites and hand operated seeders for small sites.
Broadcasting prairie seeds by hand is often a viable
option and may result in more natural planting patterns.
• Is existing vegetation relatively weed free? If so,
consider interseeding (no till) or plugging plants into
existing vegetation in places such as thin lawns, or
sparsely vegetated old fields. This can result in fewer
new weeds.
• Are there noxious weeds or problem species that will Asclepias tuberosa
compete with native species? Seek competent advice on butterfly milkweed
control techniques and eliminate before planting natives.
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5. Some alternatives include careful use of herbicides, hand pulling, using weed
wrenches, cultivation or mowing. The booklet Minnesota Invasive Non-native
Terrestrial Plants; An Identification Guide for Resource Managers is a good
resource.
10) Manage your site. "Low maintenance" does not mean "no maintenance." The first
few growing seasons especially require maintenance. Develop a plan that takes
these factors into account:
• Plan for weed control. There are a variety of weed control methods. Find the
one that best suits your situation. In early plantings, mulch can help choke
weeds and support seedlings. In prairie/savanna plantings, plan to mow before
weeds reach 6-12 inches.
• When possible, for those plant communities naturally maintained by fire such as
prairies, savannas, and many pine forests, conduct safe controlled burns when
there is enough fuel to achieve a thorough burn. If burning is not possible, plan
to mow and remove clippings.
• For trees and forest plantings, weed control and protection from wildlife is often
necessary for small seedlings.
References for more learning:
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Collecting, Processing & Germinating Seeds of Wildland Plants. 1986.
J. Young and C. Young. Timber Press. ISBN 0881920576
Field Guide to the Native Plant Communities of Minnesota: the Pinus strobus
Laurentian Mixed Forest Province. 2003. Minnesota Department of Natural white pine
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A Garden of Wildflowers: 101 Native Species and How to Grow Them. 1986. H. W. Art.
Garden Way Publishing. ISBN 0882664050
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