Mary Phillips

Jul 27, 2024 | livingetc.com | Amiya Baratan |Mary Phillips

Of the many creative ideas for gardens that have captured our imagination of late, fairytale planting is potentially the most unexpected. It might sound like something for kids, but it's a surprisingly enchanting way to consider designing your flower beds and ground cover thatTake forest-inspired plants and pepper in a couple of whimsical plantings — and you'll have yourself a beautiful outdoor space.

Sep 14, 2023 | blog.nwf.org | David Mizejewski |Mary Phillips |Portia Bharath

The idea of “gardening for wildlife” evokes images of beautiful, blossom-filled gardens teaming with colorful birds and butterflies. But did you know that fall is the best time to plant and that there are some specific things you can do in the autumn garden to support your local wildlife? Read on to discover five things that you should do in your garden this fall. Don’t wait until spring to plant.

Jun 19, 2023 | exberliner.com | Mary Phillips

Ask the average Berliner if they want to hear about Berlin’s many sheep and you’ll get one of two responses. Either they say, “Wait, WTF, there are sheep in Berlin?” or their eyes well up with tears of sheer relief as they plead “Dear god, yes, please explain why have I seen sheep on Tempelhofer Feld, I thought I was hallucinating.” Whichever camp you fall into, we have the answers you’ve been looking for.

May 12, 2023 | blog.nwf.org | Mary Phillips

National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife™ 50th year celebration recognizes cities with the highest wildlife gardening activity. These concentrations of Certified Wildlife Habitats® help connect fragmented habitat in highly developed areas in backyards, balconies, at schools, and across communities.

Apr 5, 2023 | blog.nwf.org | Mary Phillips

Native plants have tight relationships with wildlife, formed over many thousands of years, providing natural sources of food, cover and places to raise young. Without healthy native plant communities, wildlife cannot survive. Just how much of my garden or landscape should be native? National Wildlife Federation recommends that yards strive for 50% to 70% native plants to provide multi-season bloom, including flowers, shrubs, grasses, and groundcovers and trees.