Anyone who has spent a significant amount of time in Pennsylvania’s woods knows to be on the lookout for disease carrying ticks. It is difficult to avoid ticks entirely, but one can make a few simple choices in landscaping to repel ticks from green spaces and protect children and pets.
Read MoreDespite the common view of bees and insects as a nuisance, through understanding their importance, we have come to appreciate their presence in our gardens. Pollinators fill a crucial role in the vitality of plant and animal communities, and in our food production.
Read MoreBy promoting habitat diversity and minimizing our chemical inputs, Refugia aims to support biodiverse communities that retain the ecological complexities of the natural world. We recommend taking a look at Candeias' snapshot of the dynamic relationships between grasshoppers, spiders, and goldenrod (Solidago spp.), and leaving spiders be when you spot them in your landscape!
Read MoreVisiting local native gardens can be an opportunity to learn and see the wide variety of potential that exists in sustainable landscape design. In the Philadelphia area, there are plenty of spaces for inspiration.
Read MoreAs April begins and it finally feels like Spring, the impact of stormwater is becoming clearly present throughout landscapes. By making a few changes that slow down water flowing across a landscape, land owners can make significant improvements in surrounding ecosystems, and reduce their home’s contribution to the pollution of our watersheds.
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