For Garden Design Round Table, December 13, 2011 People have a complicated relationship with deer. We all enjoy their beauty and majesty. We love getting close to see them in their natural habitat. Some enjoy pursuing them for hunting trophies, … Continue reading
Students help plant the new garden Two years ago The Blake School of Minneapolis installed a raingarden on its Lowry Hill campus. The goal was to educate students about raingardens, how they work and the benefits they provide, and … Continue reading
It has recently come to light that a national lawn service company has been engaged in deceptive practices in New York State. Without the consent of their clients, this company has used pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and manure on client property. … Continue reading
For the past several years, EnergyScapes has been assisting the city of Minnetonka with the restoration of a series of properties along Minnetonka Boulevard in preparation for expanding the Minnetonka parks corridor. Buckthorn was removed between 2004 and 2008, and … Continue reading
Douglas Owens-Pike has just published an article in The MN DNR Conservation Volunteer magazine* for their “Trendsetter” series. His article is called “Eco Yard,” and it focuses on sustainable landscape design principles. It was released this past week in the … Continue reading
If you have purchased Eco-Lawn seed (sometimes referred to and “No-Mow”) from us this spring, congratulations! You’re on your way to a beautiful and sustainable lawn. Below are the instructions for seeding and maintaining your new lawn. Thanks to Prairie … Continue reading
At the recent Wild Ones Conference, Design with Nature, Doug Tallamy presented a keynote speech detailing important of insects found in our own backyards. Tallamy explained that the smallest members of the ecosystem play one of the most significant roles … Continue reading
Looking out at the deep snow covering our landscape here in the Twin Cities Metro region, it may be a stretch to say that spring is coming. Friends of mine in the Pacific Northwest are sending me photos of spring … Continue reading
A new service offered by EnergyScapes this spring will be edible landscapes. In the past we have included fruiting shrubs and small trees that benefit wildlife and offer some food value for people (serviceberry and American plum to name two … Continue reading
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