Partner with Plants

 

It all starts with plants  –  our air, our food, our natural clothing and shelter  – all are derived, either directly or indirectly, from plants.  Even our greatest climate solutions and healing options come from plants. 

 

Whether adding plants to augment yields, or to reduce costs of ongoing maintenance, or to restore and regenerate natural environments, integrated approaches based on intentional design can result in valuable plant-partnerships that can help enhance the health, abundance, and nobility of our shared landscapes.

 

There is a reciprocal synergy that comes from adding plants to our land, and can confer many incredible benefits:

 

    • plants, especially trees, not only increase property values, they also produce vital oxygen for us, plus represent ongoing, productive conservation as they clean the air and water, sequester carbon, and help mitigate temperature extremes

    • plants can offer true nourishment and healing, as homegrown food and beverage options, as well as natural therapeutics and more

    • plants help condition the soil various ways: contributing vital organic matter, accumulating nutrients (N, P, K, Ca, etc.) and acting as natural fertilizers, aiding in moisture capture, and so on

    • plants, especially native plants, have an innate ability to adapt to regional stresses while offering preferred provisions to local pollinators, helping to contribute to increased yields

    • flowering plants add incredible beauty to the landscape, with healing properties all their own

    • plants, especially native shrubs and trees, support local birds and beneficial insects year-round that can dramatically reduce pressure from mischievous insects

    • diverse plantings rich with perennials support soil microorganisms year-round that contribute to ecosystem health and biodiversity, helping transform areas into harmonious, self-sustaining ecosystems

    • and many more!

 

If you would like to hear more from me directly on the benefits we receive from Nature, here are two podcast episodes you might enjoy:

 

 
To see a sampling of the many options for plantings, please see the “Planting Options” tab under the “Partner with Plants” menu heading.  Or, choose a specific tab under the “Partner with Plants” menu heading.