Low-Resource Landscaping: Covering Ground with Native Plants
Gardens are often designed in ways that require significant resources—water, fertilizer, pesticides, fuel, and labor. Conscientious gardeners are looking for ways to minimize these inputs and create a garden that instead adds ecological benefits while building resilience. This session series focuses on native plants for groundcovers. We’ll talk about creating a living mulch that competes with weeds, reduces runoff and erosion, and provides support for wildlife. The goal is to add big benefits while reducing inputs. Learn about the strategies plants use to compete and cover ground, discuss species to look for in the landscape for inspiration, and work through how to make smart choices in your landscape.