Maypop Hill promotes sustainable landscaping practices that protect the environment, make effective use of land, and allow for outdoor enjoyment. Some of the practices they encourage include reducing pesticides and chemicals; conserving water; encouraging biodiversity; replacing lawns with edible plants, fruit trees, and native species that provide shade, habitat, and beauty; and using eco-friendly methods like composting and mulching. Maypop Hill provides native plants, books, a newsletter, and presentations to help people learn about landscaping with nature.

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Maypop Hill promotes
sustainable practices
To protect the environment
 reduce or eliminate
pesticides & other
synthetic chemicals
 conserve water and protect
soil quality
 encourage biodiversity
To make effective use of land
 replace oversized, high-
maintenance lawns with
edible vegetables, fruit trees,
vines, herbs
practical trees & other plants
for shade, privacy, mulch,
habitat for desirable wildlife
such as butterflies, birds,
fireflies, bumblebees, & other
beneficial insects
 ornamentals to add
beauty & year-round
interest, especially native
plants suited to your locale
 create home landscapes
that express individuality
and regional character
 use eco-friendly methods:
compost, mulch (with pine
straw--not chipped cypress),
reduced dependence on
gas-powered equipment
To enjoy outdoor activities
 visit state parks, WMA’s,
and other natural places
 learn about ecology—how plants
and animals relate to each other
in nature
Geaux Sustainable!
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 native plants
 books about
landscaping with
nature
 online newsletter
 presentations:
Native Know-How
Gardening for Birds
Wild about Wildflowers
Native Plants beautify our
landscapes and benefit
the environment
Edible Landscaping
Blueberry, Blackberry, Strawberry,
Muscadine Grape, Persimmon, Pecan,
Mayhaw, Maypop, Pawpaw, Wild Plum
Small Trees for Safe Shade
Cherry Laurel, Carolina Buckthorn,
Silver-bell, Native Dogwoods,
Parsley Hawthorn, Mexican Plum,
Ironwood, Fringetree, Hop-tree
Habitat for Birds, Butterflies,
and Bumblebees
Buttonbush, Coral Honeysuckle,
Spicebush, Native Mints, Coreopsis,
Phlox, Beard-tongue, Passionflower,
Aster, Coneflower, Beautyberry,
Partridge Pea, Joe-Pye Weed,
Sunflower, Viburnum
Betty Miley
4979 Spec Garig Road
Norwood, LA 70761
225.629.5379
web: maypophill.com
email: maypophill@gmail.com