Real Gardens Grow Natives by Eileen Stark, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

For many people, the most immediate impact they can have on the environment is right in their own backyard. Imagine: a little slice of wilderness at home that reflects the natural world, where native plants welcome wildlife from bumblebees to thrushes, and where a mini-ecosystem not only provides protection and wildlife corridors, but enhances and beautifies your yard and neighborhood! Many gardeners and conservationists in the Northwest want to create a healthy green space, but lack the time to read through lengthy books that catalog hundreds of plants. Nor can they afford to hire a landscape designer to tell them which plants to choose. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives covers these issues with clear, concise advice including: *Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest, helping eliminate the guesswork for plant choice and placement * Landscape designs and details for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Advice for easy, ongoing maintenance using organic methods * Enhancements to prevent habitat loss and improve bird and pollinator populations * Ways to incorporate edibles and nonnative ornamentals into your native garden Accessible yet comprehensive, Real Gardens Grow Natives provides the inspiration and instruction needed to create beautiful, sustainable, and healthy gardens. | Real Gardens Grow Natives by Eileen Stark, Paperback | Indigo Chapters