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Multifunctional Riparian Forest Buffer installation
Multifunctional Riparian Forest Buffer installation this week at Berwick Area School District / Thompson Run. This much needed buffer consisted…
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Not all thistle species are problematic. While conducting maintenance work on one of our favorite sites near Cherry Springs State Park, we look forward to the opportunity to visit with native Pasture Thistle (Cirsium pumilum) in it's natural home.The native is not as aggressive nor does it spread vastly like the Canada Thistle or plumeless varieties we typically encounter across the state.We first noticed this patch just over 2 years ago and are always delighted to see it during our visi#knowyourplantsla#nativeplantsla#mowlessplantmoretm#cblpprolp#landscapeprofessionalson#conservationlandscapescape
Why mow down the flowers?!?This is part of meadow management. While the natives are setting, it's not at all uncommon to get an influx of undesirable species that can impose a struggle for the native perennials. However, often times, these undesirable plants are nothing more than opportunistic spaceholders such as common ragweed and foxtail. Weather conditions this season favored those species moreso than the desirable ones. Therefore, by mowing high (8"+) before the undesirable species go to seed, will help reduce their pressures in the following growing seasons.Most of the desirable species will push and flower again before the growing season comes to an end.#meadowmanagement #conservationlandscaping #mowlessplantmore #nativelandscape #cblpro #landscapeprofessionals
What a beautiful day to be in the field! 🌾☀️After a successful online workshop earlier in the week, participants had the opportunity to continue the learning during our optional Meadow Management Workshop field day. Together, we explored real-world meadow sites, discussed long-term management strategies, and learned from experienced practitioners—all under perfect summer skies.A special thank you to our partners at PA DCNR and Native Creations Landscape Services for their generous support and for helping make this hands-on learning experience possible. We appreciate your expertise, hospitality, and commitment to advancing successful meadow management across the region.We're always looking to expand our training opportunities. Are there other meadow topics you'd like to see us cover in future workshops? Let us know in the c#meadowmanagementM#nativemeadowsi#conservationlandscapinga#ecologicalrestoratione#habitatrestoratione#nativeplantst#greeninfrastructurea#landscapeprofessionalsf#ProfessionalDevelopmente#chesapeakebaysapeakeBay