by Southington Land Trust | Nature of the Month, Planting
Burning bush are invasive species and home owners are encouraged to remove them from their property and wooded areas as they take over space needed for native plant species that support native animals. The State of CT highway department no longer plants these along...
by Southington Land Trust | Nature of the Month
These common residents of wet areas are usually the first avian sign of spring, returning to Connecticut in early February. We think of them as the very first migrants to return. This warm winter, however, here seem to be many red winged blackbirds who have not...
by Southington Land Trust | Planting, Seasons
How Green is Your Landscape? Now is a good time to look around your yard to see how many evergreen plants you have growing. Evergreens not only provide food and shelter for wildlife but also provide color to brighten our winter days. Click on this link to learn more:...
by Southington Land Trust | Living in CT, Seasons
Autumn leaves are everywhere. The question is what are you doing with your leaves? Are you dumping them on the open space or pond behind or alongside your property? Wrong. All leaves should be taken to the curb in front or along side of your home. We, as Southington...
by Southington Land Trust | Planting
Why Plant Native? Gardening for Life An Except from “Bringing Nature Home” by Douglas Tallamy Chances are, you have never thought of your garden as a wildlife preserve that represents the last chance we have for sustaining plants and animals that were once...
