20-05-2025
On the wild side
'Salt Lake County required us to landscape with all native species. It was a challenge finding local nursery stock and even harder learning firsthand which 'deer-resistant' plants would survive the nightly nibblings, but I eventually found abundant options. We seeded the open spaces with native grasses and wildflowers, and each year is a revelation as long-dormant seeds burst into surprising new additions to the yard. I have never had to mow once, thanks to the slow-growing character of our landscape, and irrigation demand has fallen to nearly zero as roots get more established — a huge blessing (and financial gain) in our drought-prone state.'
