In 2012, we began planning a new office landscape with a focus on native plants, grasses, shrubs and trees that would be
- pollinator-friendly
- well-adapted to the climate and soil
- attractive
- low-maintenance.
During the first phase, we removed the old landscape from one area near the entrance to the office. We added cypress mulch and drip irrigation.
We then planted buffalo grass, a drought-tolerant, low-mow native, as well as specimen plantings of other native grasses, a variety of wildflowers, as well as shrubs and trees. We added weatherproof labels and watched the garden take shape.
The goal was to create a landscape attract to pollinators throughout the growing season that would also be a great outdoor classroom during workshops and tours.
Featured Plant: Purple Prairie Clover
