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Ecological Gardening Tips for Spring
EcoBlogAs spring begins in earnest, pause for a moment before rushing off to the nursery or garden center to shop for plants. First, consider how the steps you take and the choices you make can...
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Shade Plants for the Northeast (Part 1)
VideosFrustrated with your shady garden? Get some spring plant inspirations with Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial.......
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Sources of Information on the Wildlife Value of Native Plants?
Ask EcoBeneficial! Question: Some areas near me have added native plants to their gardens and I want to demonstrate to the residents how much of an impact they have had on the environment in doing so....
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Interview with Kim Flottum, Author of The Backyard Beekeeper
Podcasts If you’re a beekeeper, an aspiring beekeeper, or just want to help honey bees, you’ll get some helpful tips in this EcoBeneficial interview. Kim Eierman talks with Kim Flottum, Editor of Bee...
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Can You Suggest “Living Mulch” for a Garden in Illinois?
Ask EcoBeneficial! Question: I have a couple beds of Ninebarks and Viburnums and they’ve been there about two or three years. So I’m thinking it’s time to create a living mulch around them. Can you...
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Are Organic Fertilizers Harmful to Pollinators?
Ask EcoBeneficial! Question: Is organic fertilizer harmful to pollinators, especially my fave, bumble bees? My husband bought this stuff and I don’t know if it is harmful to bees, or not. I want to...
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Native Viburnums and Cross-Pollination – What the Nursery Isn’t Telling You
EcoBlog Ever wonder why those terrific native viburnums you planted are not producing fruit? You are not alone. It’s one of the frustrations of gardening ecologically in a world where “cross...
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Useful Terminology for Native Gardening
Great Resources Confused about the terminology associated with native gardening? If you are, it’s not surprising, since there are numerous definitions just for the simple word “native.” Native,...
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Does This Plant Have Any Virtues or Is It Invasive?
Ask EcoBeneficial! Question: What are the benefits of Jimsonweed? Are there any virtues to this plant? It seems to be a common, aggressive, but interesting “weed.” I’d like to keep some of it and mix...
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How Can I Remove Jimsonweed Organically?
Ask EcoBeneficial! Question: We have quite a bit of Jimsonweed in a garden within a public park that our organization maintains. Using RoundUp is out of the question. Are there any ways to remove it...
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Restoration of Forests & Natural Areas in New York City Parks
Videos Urban forests and natural areas are alive and well in New York City as a result of the hard work of NYC Parks, its staff and volunteers. Learn how they do it, and pick up some pointers, in this...
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Fall Checklist for the EcoBeneficial Landscape
EcoBlog Now that fall is here, is your landscape in good order? Following some simple steps can prevent or lessen the impacts of a harsh winter, and lay the groundwork for best results in the spring....
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Good Reasons to Stop Blowing Leaves?
Ask EcoBeneficial! Question: My neighbors are constantly blowing leaves off their yard. Besides being noisy and annoying, I know it’s not good for the environment. How can I convince them to stop?...
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Fall Tip: Boosting the Health of Trees and Shrubs
EcoBlog Some of our most important native plants are “woodies” (trees and shrubs). Woodies provide critical structure and ecological function to most landscapes – some are early pollen sources for...
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Put Down that Rake! What Leaves Can Do for You and Your Landscape
EcoBlog It’s that time of year when leaves seem to blanket everything in sight in much of the U.S., at least in locales where there is an abundance of deciduous trees and shrubs. For years, homeowners...
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Is ‘Autumn Brilliance’ Serviceberry a Good Pollinator & Bird Plant?
Ask EcoBeneficial! Question: I am thinking about adding the serviceberry Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ to my landscape. I realize that it is a cultivar of a naturally occurring hybrid...
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The Pollinator Victory Garden
Videos Want to help challenged pollinators in your landscape? Learn how to create a Pollinator Victory Garden to help win the war on pollinator decline. Kim Eierman shares some tips in this first...
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The Humane Gardener
Videos Ecosystem gardening isn’t limited to plants, but includes coexisting with wildlife – much of which may depend on our landscapes. Learn how to successfully share your landscape with wildlife...
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Interview with Marjorie Harris on Ecological Gardening
Podcasts Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with gardening legend, Marjorie Harris – ecological landscape designer, plant consultant and author of 15 books on gardening. An organic...
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Plant Diversity in a Pollinator Victory Garden
Videos A successful Pollinator Victory Garden attracts an abundance of pollinators, as well as a variety of different pollinator species. Pick up some tips on plant diversity to boost your pollinator...
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