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Field Journal
a collection of resources, reflections, and design stories
Dense, Layered, Native Planting
There are many ecosystem services that can be protected, restored, and enhanced, which we’ll explore in this and other essays. Today, we’ll focus on the vegetation life-cycle and the ways in which sustainable design can leverage the functionality of native and appropriate plants, which reduce irrigation and maintenance needs, increase habitat, and promote regional identity. By replacing lawn, hardscaping, and invasive populations with native plant communities, we create a landscape that’s as beautiful as it is functional.
Managing Precipitation on Site
There are many ecosystem services that can be protected, restored, and enhanced, which we’ll explore in this and future essays. Today, let’s focus on the water cycle and the ways in which sustainable design can lend a hand in conserving water and managing runoff, while protecting floodplains and aquatic ecosystems. The goal of this strategy is to mimic ecological systems, all while creating a landscape that’s as beautiful as it is functional.