Plant Native Shrubs in Your Landscape!
Describes some of the shrubs you need and the reasons why. Read more »
Describes some of the shrubs you need and the reasons why. Read more »
Are you considering planting milkweed to save the monarchs? Milkweed has beautifully intricate, dusky-rose flowers … Read more »
Bumble bees are some of the primary pollinator insects in the Pacific Northwest, and they are especially important for native plant pollination. Read more »
Raingarden for Stormwater Management Read more »
Beth Young’s Rain Garden Design Read more »
Native edibles are low-care (if planted in the right place) because they are uniquely adapted to our soil, weather and seasons. While they are providing berries for our jam, they are also feeding and housing our birds, bees, bugs and other native critters that badly need our help. Read more »
The key ingredients to a healthy wildlife environment are shelter, food and water. This design incorporates all three of these important features. Read more »
This beneficials attracting garden plan is a low, sunny border planting, 30’ wide by 5’ deep. Read more »
Hedgerows provide food, cover for nesting, shelter, and a travel lane for wildlife. Read more »
This pollinator garden features showy native Willamette Valley plants. Read more »
Goats are helping the City of Albany tackle invasive English ivy. Read more »
“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When … Read more »
Local plants may provide some clues as to whether spring is truly early this year. Read more »
Dylan Nelson describes his experience as a Native Plant Sale volunteer. Read more »
Landscaping for wildlife is a rewarding adventure and a growing trend in Benton County. Read more »
Yes, Benton SWCD will pay 50% of your tree and shrub purchase from our Native … Read more »
Jerry Paul lends pollinators a helping hand and a whole lot of nesting options. Read more »
Planting density impacts the size and vigor that trees are able to attain. Read more »
With your help, Benton County can become the FIRST Certified Community Wildlife Habitat in Oregon! Read more »