"The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows" with Heather McCargo

Donate to Wild Ones at https://donate.wildones.org/ or become a member https://join.wildones.org/ Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming free Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo. Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project, is a plant ecologist with over 40 years of experience in native plant propagation and conservation. Native hedgerows are diverse plantings of woody plants from shrubs to small trees along with herbaceous groundcovers at their base. Learn how these low-maintenance and sustainable plantings of shrubs, trees, and groundcovers can enhance biodiversity, provide critical habitats for wildlife, and contribute to climate resilience. Discover practical tips for designing and implementing hedgerows in various landscapes, from farms to urban settings, and understand their role in supporting pollinators, birds, and soil health. Find a local Chapter: https://wildones.org/chapters/ Wild Seed Project is a Maine nonprofit dedicated to educating the public on seed sowing, promoting the use of wild and native seeds in landscapes, and supporting biodiversity through community outreach and conservation efforts: https://wildseedproject.net/ Inspired by the native garden design? Take the next step and certify your space with the Wild Ones Certified Native Habitat program https://wildones.org/cnhp/ 0:00 Intro 2:37 About Heather McCargo 4:55 What is a Hedgerow 8:05 How to Instantly get Diversity in your Landscape! 9:15 Mimic Nature in Your Yard 11:45 How to Leave the Leaves 12:27 How to Keep the Brush 13:59 Plants and Resources for Designing Your Hedgerow 18:34 Where to Add Hedgerows Around Your Home 25:23 Hedges as Edges 31:01 Site Prep for Native Hedgerow Plantings 34:00 Genetic Diversity in Our Plants 36:15 Closing 37:05 Q&A 44:15 Outro