Native Plants

The immature stage of many insects, such as caterpillars, before they transform into adults.

In sustainable landscaping and native plant gardens, fertilizer use is often minimized because excessive applications can contribute to nutrient runoff, water pollution, and reduced biodiversity. Healthy soils, compost, and native plants frequently require less fertilizer than conventional turfgrass lawns.

The practice of replacing portions of turfgrass with native plants and habitat features.

Designing landscapes with multiple vegetation layers, such as canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and groundcovers.

A solitary bee that cuts circular pieces of leaves to line and protect its nest cells.

Allowing fallen leaves to remain in appropriate areas to protect soil, recycle nutrients, and provide habitat for insects and other organisms.

The scientific order that includes all butterflies and moths.

Low-growing plants used instead of traditional mulch to suppress weeds and improve soil.

A system of interconnected organisms in a particular region where energy and nutrients move through plants, herbivores, predators, and decomposers.

Landscape design and maintenance practices intended to minimize resource consumption, pollution, runoff, and habitat disturbance.

One of North America's most recognizable giant silk moths. Luna Moth