by ecoRI News staff This article appeared in ecoRI News and is reprinted here with permission. A research team from the University of Rhode Island has found that beavers help…
Observations from the Minneapolis St. Paul Season
by Daniel Peterson What a fantastic season for landscapes. The weather has been exceptionally cooperative in the Minneapolis St. Paul area. Pollinators have had a busy year from early April…
A Year of Drought-tolerant and Xeriscape Landscapes
by Benjamin Crouch 2015 has been a year of terrible drought in many parts of the country. Even Massachusetts suffered from extreme heat and long periods without rain late in…
Mulch Matters
I recently read an article, “The Mulch Matters,” and want to understand more. I would like to plant several Japanese maples and at present have only pine straw. What more can…
Solarization of Invasive Plants
What invasive plants can be successfully controlled using solarization? What is the most effective procedure? What are the drawbacks of this method?
How to Choose an Ecological Landscaper
Ecological Landscapers are professionals who have an understanding of natural systems — geology, climate, soils, plants, and ecology. They incorporate this knowledge with landscape design, construction, and maintenance to make…
Home Outside: Creating the Landscape You Love
The following excerpt is from Home Outside: Creating the Landscape You Love by Julie Moir Messervy (The Taunton Press, 2009), pages 171-173. Auditing Energy It may sound strange, but the…
Members Making a Difference
ELA recently wondered what our members are up to. What changes have they seen in their ecological landscapes and what new directions do they see their businesses or organizations going…
Growing on the Wild Side
Creating a Backyard Demonstration Area for People and Wildlife by Rachel Stevens Watch us “grow” as we develop a backyard wildlife gardening demonstration area on a conservation property along the…
Book Review: Pollinators of Native Plants
Attract, Observe and Identify Pollinators and Beneficial Insects with Native Plants Written by Heather Holm Published by Pollination Press LLC, Minnetonka, MN, 2014 Reviewed by Bruce Wenning Heather Holm is…
Book Review: The Wild Wisdom of Weeds
13 Essential Plants for Human Survival Written by Katrina Blair Published by Chelsea Green Books, September 2014 Reviewed by Russ Cohen The Wild Wisdom of Weeds is a deeply personal…
A Critique: The Wild Wisdom of Weeds
13 Essential Plants for Human Survival Written by Katrina Blair Published by Chelsea Green Books, September 2014 Critiqued by Russ Cohen Allow me to preface this critique by revealing that some of…