| 1. Understand what “native” means for your landscape. A “native” plant is generally considered to be one that has evolved... |
| 2. Learn to recognize natives where you are. Autumn colors for my region come from local native plants, such as the hunter-orange... |
| 3. Choose your style. To design a landscape with natives, you first need to know your style. What kinds of landscapes appeal... |
| 4. Know your site. Good design works with the site, not against it. Learn your site as your plants will know it, and you’ll... |
| 5. Echo the terroir. Terroir is a French word used mostly when discussing wine and local food; it comes from the Latin word... |
