Clover in the Lawn
Many of you have asked about clover as a lawn ingredient or alternative. David Beaulieu (of About.com's Landscaping site) has collected some good resources in this article. (I also like his suggestions for deer-resistant plants.)
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Garden Makeover by Audubon Magazine
Read about how one garden became a wildlife habitat, PLUS a list of steps you can take to transform your own garden and a regional list of native plant nurseries.
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Free Screensavers from Timber Press
Ornamental grasses, succulents, and time-tested plants -- downloadable free screensavers feature gorgeous color photos from Timber Press books.
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Wild Ones, the voice of the natural landscaping movement
Find local meetings and conferences, learn how to deal with weed control laws, and check out the handbook, which offers practical advice on natural landscaping techniques and styles.
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Plants database at USDA Forest Service
Well-documented descriptions of character, habitats, and common associates for hundreds of native plants.
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Tree Health Fact Sheets from U.S. Forest Service
Free downloadable booklets on tree health written by scientists for the U.S. Forest Service cover pruning, disease prevention and control.
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Online Field Guides at eNature
Choose a habitat and find overview text plus detailed descriptions of its resident plants and animals. Covers North America.
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Bird Information from U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Free online pamphlets offer clear, concise information on attracting, feeding, and housing birds and avoiding bird-related problems.
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Pointers from Clearwater Landscape Design
Nature-friendly landscaping tips, a variety of reader questions answered, and relevant links reviewed by an expert landscape designer.
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Links Lists at Nearctica
The most complete list of links to North American native plant societies that I've found, plus lists of botanical gardens, government environmental agencies, university departments of ecology, and many more.
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Live A Richer Life With Conscious Choice Journal
Online news, articles, and editorials covering lifestyle (healthy eating, meaningful work, simplifying) and infrastructure (urban renewal, energy policy, natural landscaping).
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Lawn Care Tips from the Lawn Institute
If you want your remaining lawn to be thick, green, and close-cropped, read these pointers from a non-profit group devoted to traditional turfgrass.
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Plants Database from U.S. Dept of Agriculture
Search by common or scientific name for a plant-specific fact sheet, or click on "invasive" to view a list of your state's noxious and invasive plants.
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Natural Landscaping with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Benefits of natural landscaping, arguments against traditional "weed laws", and descriptions of many naturally landscaped properties in the Midwest.
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