Our fabulous client in Stamford, CT sent us this incredible footage from their front yard pollinator garden. This garden replaced a front lawn and was installed in early spring. In just a few months it has become a thriving habitat for butterflies, moths, native bees, hummingbirds and more! This project certainly qualifies as a Pollinator Pathways landscape. Learn more on …
It’s not too late to crush your summer reading goals! Jay shares his favorite books for summer 2020, ranging from trees to fungi to birds to nature’s effect on human health. Let us know if you read any of the books on this list and what you think! We always love discussing books!! The Incredible Journey of Plants by Stefano …
This is Part Two in our series Where Have All the Birds, Bees and Butterflies Gone? Catch up on Part One where we discuss the staggering population losses in recent history and the main causes – urbanization, habitat destruction, and exposure to toxic pesticides. Below we’ve compiled our tips for creating bird habitat for native and migrating birds as well …
In September 2019 an alarming study made headlines – North America had lost almost 30% of its bird population in the last fifty years, a total of nearly 3 billion birds lost. The population losses span every biome, but forests (1 billion lost) and grasslands (720 million lost) are especially hard hit. The study’s authors point to several potential causes …
Jay breaks down our process for planting and transplanting in 90 degree heat or higher. Transplanting at these temperatures can be extremely stressful for the plant, unless proper precautions are taken. We break down Green Jay Landscape Design’s organic process for transplanting and planting (including mature trees) in peak summer with high temperatures and humidity. Leave us a comment on …
