Field Notes No. 11 — Learning Naturalistic Planting

Hello Reader, I’ve fully bought into the ecological power of naturalistic planting and plant communities. It wasn't a hard sell. I understand the benefits of increased biodiversity, resilient plantings, using less water and choosing plants that thrive in the site conditions. But I’ve also walked through plenty of naturalistic gardens that look messy. Especially outside of the garden's peak season. Books and photos online typically show naturalistic plantings at their peak, but I rarely see...