Ecologist Encourages People with Yards to Create Little 'National Parks'

In a new book, a University of Delaware entomologist highlights native plants

Native-plants champion Doug Tallamy says individuals should reduce the amount of lawn they have and plant more native plants in his latest book, “How Can I Help?”

Landscaper shares stunning before-and-after photos after transforming client's lawn: 'What a huge improvement'

Browsing through a garden center offers many exotic delights, and it's easy to impulse-shop based on beauty alone. However, native plants are stunning in their own right. With the right landscaper, turning a bland yard into a spectacular display of nature is possible. Photo Credit: Reddit Photo Credit: Reddit One New York landscaper did just that and posted their results on the subreddit r/NoLawns. While they had hoped to convert 10 feet of turf…

Ecologist encourages people with yards to create little 'national parks'

Ecologist Doug Tallamy thinks a yard can become a little "national park." He's co-founder of Homegrown National Parks, which encourages people to grow native plants in their yards.

Ecologist encourages people with yards to create little ‘national parks’ - EnviroLink Network

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Community planting day hopes to restore native habitat

Broadwater community members will have the opportunity to plant native seedlings, with GeoCatch hosting its annual community planting day to help restore habitat for native wildlife on Sunday.