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.

1. A SPIRIT OF PLACE

2. W H AT ’ S
YO U R
I N S P I R AT I O N ?

3. M ay be it ’s t h e w ay coneflowers Or perhaps it goes deeper, to the
hold t heir purple heads so tall and ver y character of these prairie
proud. The simple elegance of wildflowers, shrubs and grasses –
pr air ie blazing star, sw aying in the so vital to our environment –
breeze . The pleasing contrast of that have prospered here in the
c opper- c olo red bluestem against a Midwest for thousands of years.
bac kdrop of fresh-fallen snow.
W h a teve r yo u r i n sp i r a ti o n , w h e n
yo u p l a n t w i th n a ti ve s, th e re su l t
i s m o re th a n l a n dsc ap i n g .
THERE’S SOMETHING
A B O U T N AT I V E P L A N T S .
I t ’s a s p i r i t o f p l a c e . . .
An exper t ly c raft ed nat ive
landsc ape embodies a v ision
as well as a v iew. It speaks
t o our feelings – our sense of
place – and surrounds us wit h
t he sight s, sounds, fragranc es
and t ext ures of l i f e .

4. N AT I V E
LANDSCAPING:
THE NEW
TRADITION

5. L O O K A R O U N D , A N D YO U ’ L L N O T I C E A N
EXPLOSION OF ENTHUSIASM FOR
N AT I V E L A N D S C A P I N G .
Today’s homeowners and that once covered the
ublic/corporate land majority of our Midwestern
managers are realizing the landscape but are now
enefits of plants that are reduced to tiny reser ves
aturally adapted to our local dotted throughout the
oils and climates – less care , countr y. Once native plants
ewer problems and lower are returned to the land, many
osts, not to mention year- species of birds, mammals, find most appealing. And
ound beauty. In contrast, reptiles and beneficial insects because there are native
many non-native plants cannot return as well, restoring a species that thrive in wet, dr y,
uppor t themselves without vital par t of the web of life . sunny or shady locations,
ostly and harmful fer tilizers Landscaping with natives “problem areas” are no
nd chemicals, irrigation and enriches the soil, decreases problem with native
onstant care ... water run-off, and filters the landscaping.
pollution caused by
E N V I R O N M E N TA L E D U C AT I O N A L ,
fer tilizers, herbicides,
BENEFITS R E C R E AT I O N A L
pesticides, and – surprisingly
Native landscaping restores – your lawn mower. BENEFITS –
cosystems – tallgrass A N D B E YO N D
ECONOMIC
rairies, oak savannas,
BENEFITS Native landscapes are hands-
woodlands and wetlands –
on oppor tunities for people
Over the long term, native
of all ages to learn about
landscaping is more cost- habitats and ecosystems. They
effective than traditional hold historical and cultural
landscaping, saving hundreds value as well; Native
up to several thousands of Americans and early settlers
dollars annually in used these plants for a variety
maintenance costs. Natives of purposes. A native
exist in harmony with nature , landscape also provides the
meaning fewer hassles, less ideal setting for bird and
manpower and more free butterfly watching,
time to enjoy the special photography and nature
beauty these plants provide . walks. And did you know
that a 2001 study by Cornell
AESTHETIC
University showed that living
BENEFITS
in surroundings with a natural
While traditional lawns use habitat provides measurable
only two to four species of benefits to a child’s mental
grass, native landscape designs health?
can include dozens of species
of trees, shrubs, grasses and
wildflowers, all blooming at
different times during the
growing season. Each is
unique and constantly
evolving; this year-round
attractiveness is what many

6. the foundation of its ART MEETS
ecological leadership
based on the SCIENCE
philosophy of famed
ecologist Aldo Leopold:
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After choosing to “go on a smaller scale to naturally to local
native ,” as with any homeowners and land environmental conditions
landscaping project, there managers through their new and connecting you to the
are fur ther choices to be division, Native Landscapes ecological systems of the
made – decisions and details by AES. vast prairies, woodlands and
that can not only get wetlands existing here
Drawing upon the resources
confusing, but can make or before our time . This is a
and exper tise of AES
break the success of your timeless landscape that
ecologists, Native
landscape . There are plant captures the inspiration of
Landscapes by AES offers a
species to select. Layouts to appropriate design. It’s a
rare blend of ar tistr y,
design. Colors, shapes and blending of the indigenous
landscape architecture and
textures to consider. And, of plants, materials and forms
good, solid science .
course , budgets to respect. that reinforce the richly
An exper tly crafted native diverse regional qualities of
That’s where the exper ts at your unique space .
landscape embodies a vision
Applied Ecological Ser vices
as well as a view. It speaks
come in. It’s a spir it of place .
to our feelings – our sense
Known throughout the of place – and surrounds us
nation for pioneering work with the sights, sounds,
in prairie and wetland fragrances and textures of
restoration, AES developed life . Your native landscape
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7. BE INSPIRED It’s something you just
TO CREATE . . . can’t get from a typical
landscaping company.
The result is a native
But then, landscaping with
landscape that is personal
natives is anything but
and unique . An ever-
typical! Trust the exper ts
evolving expression of the
... call Native Landscapes
people who spend time
by AES to begin a creative
there in the landscape .
and inspiring design
A beautiful and spirited
process.
space to be enjoyed for
generations to come .

8. Profes s io nal Desi gn and Co n t ra c t in g S e r v ic e s
• M a s t e r P l a n n i ng — resi d ent i a l , commercial and park design
• N a t i ve p r a i r i e , wood l a nd a nd wet l a nd g ardens
• L a n d s cap i n g for st ormwa t er ma na g ement — rain gardens and bioswales
• L a n d s cap i n g t o a t t ra ct wi l d l i fe
• R i ve r / s t re a m ba nk a nd l a keshore rest orations
• Po n d / d e t e n t i on ba si n ret rofi t a nd enha nc em ent
• Tr a i l d e s i g n a n d const ruct i on
• R e s t o r a t i o n m a na g ement pl a ns
• L a n d s cap e co nst ruct i on a nd i nst a l l a t i on
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