Wildlife and Conservation: Ground covers
Sue Stark wrote about creating a certified wildlife habitat in her backyard. Until very recently Sue was a Gardener and Volunteer Coordinator at the Scott Arboretum. While she was packing to move with her family to Connecticut, we asked her to take a break and comment on the plants in the Scott Associates Plant Sale that have particular interest for wildlife and conservation.
Gardeners, Dwight Darkow and Sue Stark, pose for a whimsical photo. photo credit: D. Mattis
Sue noted, in addition to wildlife benefits, she was interested in plants that establish strongly—that could fill bed spaces, replace lawn, and in particular…
Once an order for new plants is placed at the start of each gardening season most plant catalogs end up in the trash, while a select few end up on the reference shelf. Gardeners and gardening professionals often save certain catalogs because they serve as great references for cultural information and practical gardening advice.
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