WildHeart - Nature Scapes & Design

04/28/2026

I’ve been out in the gardens toiling away happily getting covered in dirt 🥰 I’m pretty booked up for this month and the month of May between cleaning the gardens for my own wonderful clients and subcontracting my business out to a wonderful local garden crew ~~ but don’t be shy! If you find yourself needing some garden upkeep with a cute puppo friend 🐶 I’m just a phone call away 🌱🍄

04/10/2026

We’re back in the Gardens! Spring is officially here 🐝 🌻 🦋

01/10/2026

Pollinators don’t move randomly.
They follow connected patches of nectar, pollen, and shelter — returning again and again to gardens that offer food across the entire season.

These plants bloom in succession, creating a steady corridor of resources that supports bees, butterflies, and other native insects from early spring through fall.

• Coneflower (Echinacea) — Zones 3–9
Long summer bloom and seed heads that extend value.

• Black-Eyed Susan — Zones 3–9
Mid-season color that bridges bloom gaps.

• Catmint (Nepeta) — Zones 4–9
Early and long-lasting nectar source.

• Lavender — Zones 5–9
Early summer blooms rich in nectar.

• Salvia (Salvia nemorosa) — Zones 5–10
Tall spikes that bloom repeatedly when cut back.

• Bee Balm (Monarda) — Zones 3–9
Dense flowers that attract multiple pollinator species.

• Yarrow — Zones 3–9
Flat blooms ideal for landing and feeding.

• Goldenrod — Zones 3–9
Late-season nectar when other plants fade.

• Asters — Zones 3–9
Critical fall food for bees preparing for winter.

Pollinator gardens work best when blooms overlap — not when everything flowers at once.

Continuity keeps wildlife coming back.

01/10/2026

Native bee balm (Monarda) can support over 94 species of native bees, providing abundant nectar through its tubular red flowers from mid-summer through early fall. Its extended bloom period fills a critical gap when many other flowers have finished. Turf grass lawns provide zero food value for pollinators.

01/07/2026

🌿 Create a Native Habitat That Functions Like a Natural Ecosystem

A native habitat works as a connected system, where plants, soil, and structure support wildlife without constant intervention.
Best suited for Zones 4–9 using regionally native U.S. species.

• Native shrubs and perennials — provide food, cover, and seasonal continuity.
• Flower diversity — supports a wide range of pollinators throughout the year.
• Grasses and ground layers — protect soil and shelter ground-dwelling wildlife.
• Fallen wood and leaves — fuel decomposition and nutrient cycling.
• Undisturbed areas — allow natural processes to regulate balance.

🌿 When a garden functions like an ecosystem, wildlife adapts, returns, and stays.

01/07/2026

I have openings for this coming Spring/Summer! If you’re looking for a Native plant/Polinator friendly gardener give me a call at 207-975-6996

12/24/2025

Farmers plant wildflower strips to attract the "good bugs" that eat crop pests. You can do the same for your vegetable garden. Plant natives to protect your food naturally. .

12/24/2025

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Imagine if every yard left just 10% wild—seedheads, clover blooms, and fallen leaves. 🌼

That small space can create:

➡️ A continent-wide pollinator corridor
➡️ Safe havens for bees, butterflies & fireflies
➡️ Restored monarch migration routes
➡️ Winter shelters for native insects

Together, we can form a living network bigger than any national park—free and simple. Just let nature breathe in your backyard! 🌍💚

11/22/2025

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10/28/2025

Gardens take up to three years to fully mature 💛 However, they attract polinators as soon as they’re planted 🦋 🐝

10/28/2025

Leaves raked and bagged = Dead Polinators

Leaves used as mulch = Healthy Gardens & MORE polinators✌️