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One our main goals for Wild Roots from the start has been to keep learning, and sharing our lessons learned as we go. We hope you learn something new or just feel inspired to continue on your own journey into the wild world of sustainable gardening.

Habitat Garden Planning: Starting with a Clean (or Messy) Slate
We’re not certified landscape designers, but we are environmentalists with a modest budget and big dreams with experience doing exactly that. We’ve learned a lot — and are learning something new all the time — as we transform our own backyard of boring lawn and invasive vines to a wildlife- and family-friendly habitat.

Fight Climate Change at Home: Landscaping with Native Grasses

How We Turned Our Yard Into a Certified Backyard Habitat

Making a Meadow - Part Four: The Meadowing

Franklin Parker Preserve: A Pine Barrens Treasure

Making Our Meadow - Part One
The benefits of a wildflower meadow over a traditional lawn are many, but the super quick version: less maintenance, provides food and shelter for wildlife, and brings a patch of wild beauty to your yard.
