Natural Landscaping in Fairfax County, Virginia – Selected Web ResourcesThis directory is designed to support individuals and communities interested in natural landscaping. This directory can assist communities by providing links to information about natural landscaping, advice on how to naturalize, resources for identifying plants native to your geographical area, naturalized gardens that one can visit, as well as links to organizations that support naturalization efforts. Natural landscaping is using plants (trees, shrubs, groundcover, and grasses) that are native to the geographic area. Natural landscaping has economic, environmental, ecological, and (for many) aesthetic benefits. However, converting to natural landscapes can take time, often three to four years (or more). Educating neighbors and nearby communities prior to undertaking naturalization efforts is critical to a successful transition. While this directory was written to support residents of Northern Virginia,
it is a resource that can be helpful to anyone interested in natural landscaping, regardless of geographic location.
Why Naturalize
How to Naturalize
Finding Native Plants
Naturalized Areas to Visit in Fairfax, Virginia
Organizations that Support Natural Landscaping
ContactCreated by PLS - November 20, 2011
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