Insights & Inspiration for Sustainable Landscaping

When you bring them into your yard, you’re creating a resilient, low-maintenance ecosystem that saves money, supports pollinators, and looks beautiful in every season.

Understanding why native plants don’t need chemical inputs can help you create a more sustainable, beautiful, and eco-friendly landscape.

Imagine a yard that doesn’t fight against the climate but thrives because of it. That’s the beauty of planting native species.

Not all native plants will thrive in every yard. Each species has its own needs when it comes to sunlight, soil type, and moisture.

A rain garden is a shallow, landscaped depression planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses. It’s specifically designed to collect and absorb rainwater runoff from roofs, driveways, patios, and lawns.

In Pennsylvania, there are many edible native plants that can be grown right in your yard, offering fresh food, supporting local wildlife, and creating a more sustainable outdoor space.

Native landscaping, often called conservation landscaping, is an approach that restores balance by working in harmony with the local ecosystem.