Tag: Salal

  • Weed Proof Groundcover

    Weed Proof Groundcover

    Walking in Forest Park recently, admiring an area of dense native groundcover that was devoid of weeds, I wondered how it came to be.

  • Establishing Groundcover

    Establishing Groundcover

    Ideally, backyard forest restoration results in “working ourselves out of our jobs,” or at least significantly reducing our annual maintenance needs. Establishing robust native groundcovers helps achieve this by deterring unwanted plants. Native groundcovers may regenerate naturally over time, but we can assist by installing plants in gaps. Though we can get most of these…

  • A Fall Walk through Everett’s Forest Park

    Forest Park was still surprisingly green last week despite three months without significant rain. Taking a break from restoration work, I went for a leisurely walk and took some pictures, including the following group of ten.