How can we make native landscapes look intentional and tidy?
Looking for tips on how to make a native landscape blend in, to an HOA, for example.
Credit to Joan Nassauer for title and reference: "Messy Ecosystems, Orderly Frames" (1995)
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Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia have a nice segment about this topic: https://youtu.be/Y2LsUuhUZ8g?si=q3ZvRRCr1UB3-PDe&t=3234
Neat streetscapes: trimmed or tidy plants with unobstructed sidewalks and sight lines
Define paths and trails, permeable wherever possible
Incorporate natives into foundation plantings
Use walls and hillsides for terraces to maintain visual order
Support plants as necessary, especially vines
Use edging to define plant beds: metal or stone give the most definition
Emphasize flowering plants sa indicators of human presence
Add indicators of wildlife: signage, bird houses, water features, etc.
Add indicators of human life: art, furniture, decorations
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