This article is from a newsletter sent November 2024.
As our weather patterns shift and extreme conditions become more common, even the hardiest landscapes feel the impact.
Established plants, which once seemed indestructible, now experience stress due to record temperatures, inconsistent rainfall, and invasive species.
The best way to help your plants not only survive but truly thrive is through proactive, natural plant healthcare. Just like our bodies respond better when well-nourished, plants are more resilient when we focus on foundational care—avoiding the need for heavy reliance on synthetic water, insecticides, and fungicides.
Mother Nature has been doing this for millennia, and by mimicking her methods, we’re setting up our landscapes for success.
Natural Plant Healthcare Tips to Combat Stress
- Soil Health: Healthy soil is the foundation of resilient plants. Avoid and mitigate compaction and incorporate organic matter like compost to enrich the soil, boost water retention, and support beneficial microorganisms.
- Consistent Watering: Over and underwatering can stress plants. Aim for a balanced schedule, adjusting based on rainfall and using mulch, and better yet, ‘ground covering’ plants to help retain soil moisture.
- Native Plant Selection: Plants native to the area are better adapted to withstand local climate stressors and typically require less intervention to thrive. They are also a great way to support many of our suffering pollinators, including butterflies, as well as attract beautiful songbirds to your yard.
- Reduce Synthetic Inputs: Limit the use of pesticides and herbicides where possible. Healthy plants often fend off pests and diseases naturally, reducing the need for chemicals that can disrupt local and global ecosystems.
Taking these steps, along with a few others, gives plants a natural advantage, enhancing their resilience against rising climate challenges. It also helps this generation make a positive impact for the next generation.
By embracing natural plant healthcare, we’re not just protecting our landscapes for the present—we’re creating a lasting legacy of resilience and sustainability. Healthy plants mean healthier ecosystems, stronger soil, and a more vibrant outdoor space that can withstand the challenges of an unpredictable climate.
Seasonal Landscape Essentials
- Outdoor Lighting: Highlight your space with soft ambient lighting that adds warmth and safety to your winter evenings.
- Winter Pruning: Trim back ornamental trees and shrubs to support vigorous growth in the spring, as well as show more beautiful blooms and fruiting the next season while simultaneously lowering the need for pesticides.
- Invasive Control: Now’s the time to clear brush and manage invasive plants, setting the stage for healthy spring growth and helping to keep unwanted pests such as ticks, mosquitos, and gnats away from you and your family, naturally.
Prepare Now For Spring Planting
Dreaming of a colorful spring garden in 2025? Start planning now! We can help you create a personalized plan that ensures your garden is ready to burst with beauty and your heart with joy!
Spring may feel distant, but by starting early, you’ll have the opportunity to select ideal plants, prepare your soil, and outline your design for a stunning landscape without having to endure long wait times. Remember, we are a custom design build and maintain firm and we do not consider you just another number on a spread sheet!
There are no cookie cutter problems and we offer no cookie cutter solutions. Instead we offer solutions to meet the needs of you and your family. These solutions will improve the value of your property and the joy of your home.
Contact us today to discuss plant healthcare, seasonal maintenance, and your vision for your home or office.