Recent growing seasons have been downright devastating for boxwoods, and the problem only seems to be spreading. This growing issue demonstrates the long-term vulnerabilities of utilizing non-native plants in the landscape. Here, we explore what exactly went wrong with boxwoods and name some great native plant alternatives.
Fall is an important time when it comes to caring for your landscape. Here, we’ll share which maintenance tasks have the highest impact during a Fall Cleanup as well as some simple ways you can adjust your maintenance strategy to benefit pollinators.
Our Land Organics invested in electric equipment right from the start, stocking our garage with rechargeable mowers, blowers, chain saws, string trimmers, and power shears. We put a lot of thought into this decision. In this post, we delve into some of the reasons why we love electric equipment.
Planting a native pollinator garden is one of the best things you can do to support pollinators. But your contributions to these vital little critters don’t need to end there. As we continue through the dog days of summer, here are 5 ways you can maximize pollinators’ odds of survival and help them perform their vital roles within our ecosystem.
Our Land Organics’ Earth Steward Crew Leader brings a wealth of knowledge and an eye for detail to all our land care services. Here, she shares her insights into the value of pollinator gardens, tips for native landscape maintenance, what it means for a landscape to be “regenerative,” and more. We hope you enjoy her reflections on the importance of sustainable landscaping.
Rainwater management and yard drainage is an issue in many Cincinnati yards. Learn more about how to solve this problem using a variety of different ecological landscaping approaches.
We may look back at the spring of 2020 as that time we were all quarantined, but we might also remember that we had the opportunity to experience every moment of a new growing season. Get outside and connect with nature using this guide to your yard’s spring cleanup.
What is permaculture? Learn the core permaculture principles that inform permaculture garden design and explore how permaculture can help steer your yard towards a lower maintenance, beautiful, and productive future!