Recent Posts
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.
Backyard Birding: Creating and Enjoying a Bird Habitat
Making a Meadow - Part Four: The Meadowing
Native Landscaping: Designing a Jersey-Friendly Shade Garden
Why Choose Native Plants? A Wild Roots Manifesto
Making Our Meadow - Part Three
Hedging Our Bets
Last-Minute Planting
Making Our Meadow - Part Two
Our plan was to transition about 1500 square feet of our back yard towards the back of our property. No, it wasn’t quite the dozens of rolling acres like the ones at Longwood Gardens (above) that inspired us. But it would make a difference in a small way, and provide us with a nice patch of wild beauty.
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.