Tue, Mar 11
|Parish Hall
Rewilding: Designing Landscapes in an Era of Climate Change
Join First Church’s Garden Group on March 11 at 7:30 pm for a cosponsored talk with Trevor Smith, Design and Education Manager of Weston Nurseries and host of “Ask the Horticulturalist.” He will discuss the use of native plants in gardens. Contact Jess at Hausman.jessica@gmail.com to learn more.
Time & Location
Mar 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Parish Hall, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
About The Event
Join Trevor Smith for a talk on the why, what, and how of native planting in your yard’s gardens and lawns. Transitioning to native planting can lead to many benefits, such as:
Less maintenance and costs. Believe it or not, native trees, shrubs, and plants require little or no fertilizer, irrigation, and weeding, once established.
Reduced need for mowing your lawn.
Less water use. Many native alternatives have deep root systems which improve water efficiency through decreased need for irrigation. These conserve limited natural groundwater, especially in times of drought conditions.
We will discuss different plant choices for your lawn and/or gardens that could turn your yard into a beautiful and sustainable habitat. Also, it is fascinating to observe your new landscape change and establish. Trevor will discuss why native landscaping is important to our community and environment.
Trevor Smith is the manager of Design and Education for Weston Nurseries—as well as a favorite in the local native-plant enthusiasts’ communities.