Managing Native Plant Landscapes - Read or download a pdf of the manual here

A successful project includes a planning & design process, installation and good understanding of the long-term maintenance.

Sustainable landscape design that supports wildlife includes a plan and plant choices based on the site, proper installation with careful attention to soil preparation, and knowledge about how the plants are best managed.

This manual provides information on managing native plant landscapes and highlights the benefits, challenges, and requirements for sites located in the Piedmont region of NC.

print copies available from the KeeP Durham Beautiful office

Special thanks to Burt’s Bees Foundation for supporting the production of this manual through a 2023 Protect and Reconnect Grant to Keep Durham Beautiful in collaboration with New Hope Audubon Society.