landscape design

Lynda Bevere

4 REASONS TO PLANT NATIVES

Although non-native, non-invasive plants can have their purpose in landscape design, planting mostly native plants is better for the...

Lynda Bevere

10 SIMPLE THINGS TO DO IN YOUR YARD TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

1. If you plant anything (tree, shrub, grasses, flowers, etc.) then plant a native plant. 2. Replace invasive species on your property...

Lynda Bevere

5 GROUNDCOVERS THAT ATTRACT POLLINATORS (and other reasons why you should use groundcovers)

Groundcovers are plants that grow close to the ground and blanket the soil in a dense mat. Aesthetically, groundcovers soften edges...

Lynda Bevere

9 SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP OUR POLLINATORS

Thankfully there is a buzz happening about how we all must help our crucial pollinators to flourish and survive including bees,...

Lynda Bevere

18 BEST FULL SUN ANNUALS FOR BEES AND OTHER POLLINATORS

Being May here in Zone 6 New Jersey, it is time to think about planting annuals. Annuals are simply beautiful and add wonderful summer...

Lynda Bevere

5 WAYS TO ATTRACT BIRDS TO YOUR YARD WITHOUT USING BIRD FEEDERS

Don't want bird feeders? Try these other ways to attract birds to your yard.

Lynda Bevere

20 INVASIVE TREES, SHRUBS AND VINES YOU SHOULD NOT PLANT

One of the simplest things you can do to help the environment is to not grow invasive plants.

Lynda Bevere

5 REASONS TO HIRE A LANDSCAPE DESIGNER FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT

How hiring a landscape designer will not only save your money, but insure all your aesthetic and functional needs are met for your project.

Lynda Bevere

10 BLIGHT RESISTANT BOXWOODS

As a landscape designer, I love boxwoods. I frequently use them in my designs to provide evergreen color and structure and their...

Lynda Bevere

WHAT IS ECO-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE DESIGN?

1. Eco-Friendly Design Minimizes Harmful Inputs First and foremost, eco-friendly design minimizes inputs such as water, fertilizers and...