Dominique Biondi, a native plant expert and sole proprietor of Ecologic, shared her insights on creating resilient landscapes in Westchester County. Through the Going Native series, she explained how native plants support wildlife habitats and reduce maintenance compared to invasive species. Biondi offers specialized services including ecological assessments, native plant design, and installation logistics for residential clients seeking sustainable, beautiful gardens.
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Going Native: David Baker Shares Tips for Replacing Invasive Plants with Natives
David Baker, co-founder of Plan it Wild, discusses the ecological benefits of native plants in an interview with MyRye.com. He highlights how native species improve resilience against climate change and support local biodiversity through various restoration projects in Westchester County. Additionally, Baker shares practical advice for replacing invasive species and lists specialized local nurseries for residents interested in native gardening.
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Going Native: Meet Lucy Berkoff, Expert Helping Rye Rebuild Its Native Ecosystem
Landscape designer Lucy Berkoff of Lucy’s Garden Life shared her expertise on the importance of native plants for the Rye Sound Shore ecosystem. She highlighted the necessity of replacing invasive species like Norway maples with native alternatives to support biodiversity. Berkoff has led significant restoration projects in Rye Town Park and the local school district to foster resilient habitats.
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Going Native: Building Resilient Landscapes in Rye with Native Plant Expert Kim Eierman
As part of its Going Native garden series, MyRye.com interviewed Kim Eierman, founder of EcoBeneficial LLC, regarding the importance of native plants in building resilient landscapes. Eierman shared her extensive horticultural expertise, offering advice on fall planting, identifying invasive species, and selecting appropriate native substitutes. She highlighted how regional plants support local ecosystems and provided resources for residents interested in ecological landscaping.
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Going Native: Build a Resilient Rye Landscape with Sue Drouin
Going Native is a garden series highlighting the contribution of native plants to building resilient landscapes. In this series, MyRye.com introduces you to native plant experts to show you ways […]
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Going Native: Asclepias purpurascens – Purple Milkweed
This is Asclepias purpurascens (Purple Milkweed) in the MyRye.com garden. Asclepias purpurascens is listed as a threatened species in New York State. This plant has been in the garden for […]
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Going Native: Deer Control with Missy Fabel of Missy Fabel Ecological Landscape Design
UPDATE: We are re-running this piece from our Going Native gardening series in May given the current the work of the City’s Deer Management Committee. The group is scheduled to […]
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Going Native: Deer Control with Missy Fabel of Missy Fabel Ecological Landscape Design
Going Native is our gardening series highlighting the contribution of native plants to building resilient landscapes. MyRye.com will introduce you to native plant experts that will tell you ways to […]
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Going Native: Making It Easy with Dominique Biondi of Ecologic
Going Native is our gardening series highlighting the contribution of native plants to building resilient landscapes. MyRye.com will introduce you to native plant experts that will tell you ways to […]
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Going Native: Container Planting with Bram Gunther of Plan it Wild
Going Native is our gardening series highlighting the contribution of native plants to building resilient landscapes. MyRye.com will introduce you to native plant experts that will tell you ways to […]