Tag: Meadows

From Lawn to Habitat: How I Transformed Half an Acre into a Wildlife-Friendly Garden

Posted on | Native Plant Gardening

From Lawn to Habitat: How I Transformed Half an Acre into a Wildlife-Friendly Garden by Alexandra Lotero Vanderkam When my spouse and I bought our home in the Hudson Valley in 2021, we inherited nearly two acres of lawn. Some of it served a purpose. We enjoyed having open space for walks, gatherings, and the […] Continue reading "From Lawn to Habitat: How I Transformed Half an Acre into a Wildlife-Friendly Garden"

Meadow Reflections

Posted on | Native Plant Gardening

By Sara DeAngelis. Picture a meadow—a habitat packed densely with plants that provide cover, food, and nesting places for birds, beneficial insects, and other wildlife. Many of us are considering how a meadow might replace our labor and carbon-intensive lawns. Continue reading "Meadow Reflections"