Backyard Trend: Wildflowers and Native Plants
Posted by Laura Nelson on May 10, 2010
By Art Gara
As you drive home on a summer’s eve, did you ever wonder why more people aren’t out enjoying their front yards? Their porches are beautiful–some with elegant balconies and plantings–but where are the people? Many of them are probably in the backyard which has, in fact, become the new haven for homeowners.
Now more than ever, the backyard, with quiet gardens, a waterfall, or other areas for relaxation and for retreat, is the place for family.
Garden design and stewardship is increasingly important to area homeowners. There is an increased desire to relax and enjoy backyard space, with special sights and sounds that bring delight and a sense of calm.
Choosing native plants to beautify your backyard not only increase the beauty, but also the health of the area. Native plants are seen as a reflection of a homeowner’s values and as one of the keys to personal backyard enjoyment.
These homeowners also truly appreciate the wildflower garden’s ever-changing colors and textures. This type of scene is truly lovely, with something new and vital happening outside every day. Growing native plants gives the satisfaction of knowing that the backyard will be the destination of some very interesting birds, butterflies, and other insects that depend on those native plants for food and a place to raise their young, many of which aren’t commonly seen in yards with less plantings or alien plants.
Art and Linda’s Wildflowers realizes that your backyard is far more than a design–it’s a dream. The desire to improve it also reflects the growing trend to beautify and customize outdoor space. Knowing this, we lay out the beds naturally and let the earth tell us what and where to plant. Part of the beauty of a wildflower garden invites a certain element of surprise. Therefore, we plant intuitively, so that you can enjoy, over and over again, the true nature of the ever-changing landscape which you have graciously invited into your own backyard.
To reach Art Gara of Art & Linda’s Wildflowers, call (708) 785-2943
www.artandlindaswildflowers.com
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