10 September 2016 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com 10 September 2016 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com
SPOTLIGHT
Native Plants
Incorporating native plants into landscape design is perhaps
more crucial now than ever before. According to the Chicago
Botanic Garden, "With growing awareness of the impact of
climate change, many gardeners are reconsidering the important
roles that native plants can play in home landscapes." Yes, native
plants are reasonably priced and lower maintenance, but, more
importantly, they require fewer chemicals to thrive, and can help
with our carbon footprints.
Mariani Landscape, a landscape architecture fi rm based in
Chicago's North Shore, already employs native and "Midwestern"
plants in projects as one of the company's many sustainability
practices. The team at Mariani is deeply committed to
the environment and sources locally grown materials
whenever possible.
The following photo essay spotlights some great examples of
native plant usage:
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Burr Oak and Joe Pye Weed
(Eupatorium purpureum)
in autumn light
Little Bluestem along path in fall Little Bluestem along path in fall Little Bluestem along path in fall
