by Spadefoot | Jun 6, 2023 | Did you know?, Wetland Protection
Our designs at Spadefoot Design and Construction are inspired by nature, where subtle differences in elevation make a huge difference from a biological standpoint. Incredibly, on Long Island, a gradient between “tidal wetlands“ and “upland forests” can arise with a...
by Spadefoot | Jun 2, 2023 | Did you know?, Invasive Species, Native Plants
Some fun photos of a volunteer native vine—Virginia creeper—growing on some common milkweed. Both plants are volunteers at a site that used to be a prototypical suburban yard in Huntington, NY; all lawn and a few token trees… These photos demonstrate (on a very small...
by Spadefoot | May 26, 2023 | Native Plants
Wild black cherry (Prunus serotina) is truly a gift from nature. Aside from the obvious wildlife value of the fruits, this species is often one the the first pioneer species to establish to help jump start ecological succession after an area is cleared of pernicious...
by Spadefoot | May 23, 2023 | Native Plants, Natural Landscape
Pictured here is Cinnamon fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) which is an excellent native to add to a shady and moist spot in your yard. This attractive plant extends fronds in the spring that resemble cinnamon sticks. Co-associated with red maple swamps, these clump...
by Spadefoot | May 21, 2023 | Spadefoot In The Community
We take great satisfaction in ripping up unnecessary lawn in favor of mini forests and pocket meadows. Pictured here is our temporary construction road to preserve what will remain of the lawn. We do not necessarily advocate completely removing lawns; lawns can be...
