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Welcome to our blog where we share information about our services and ecological landscaping approach! We will feature articles on koi ponds, waterfalls, and landscaping using native plants.
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Andrew Hedman
Feb 14 min read
Beginner's Guide to Stewardship Gardening: 10 Wetlands for Wildlife with Vernal Pools and Ponds
Incorporating a pond into your landscape is a great way to support wildlife and your local ecosystem!
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Andrew Hedman
Dec 7, 20244 min read
Beginner's Guide to Stewardship Gardening: 3 What Can We Do?
With wildlife numbers dwindling, what are our options as stewards for Backyard Conservation?
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Andrew Hedman
Jun 10, 20243 min read
Our 5 Favorite Birds Before We Started Gardening for Wildlife
These are our 5 favorite common birds in Chicago we saw in our yard before we started gardening for wildlife.
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Andrew Hedman
Aug 14, 20234 min read
Seasonal Pond Maintenance - Koi Pond Maintenance for Beginners (part 3)
Koi ponds require seasonal maintenance for optimum enjoyment. The blog will guide you through Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter maintenance!
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Andrew Hedman
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Low Stress and Low Maintenance Drought-Tolerant Gardening with Native Plants
Native plants are the best solution for low maintenance, low stress drought-tolerant gardening!
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Andrew Hedman
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Routine Pond Maintenance - Koi Pond Maintenance for Beginners (part 2)
Routine maintenance for ponds is simple! If you're a beginner read this to find out about daily, weekly, & monthly maintenance on koi ponds!
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Andrew Hedman
May 29, 20236 min read
So You Have a New Pond! - Koi Pond Maintenance for Beginners (part 1)
If you are a new koi pond owner and have questions about maintaining your new pond, look no further!
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Andrew Hedman
Jan 21, 20232 min read
Storm Water Drainage Solutions with Native Plants
Heavy storms can be catastrophic flooding events for homeowners. Learn how using a native plant rain garden can help manage excess water!
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Andrew Hedman
Jan 13, 20235 min read
Native Wildlife Need Native Plants
Dive in deep and learn why native plants are so important as a food source for native birds!
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Andrew Hedman
Dec 30, 20223 min read
Landscaping with Living Water
Learn more about our water feature services!
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Andrew Hedman
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Native Landscaping with Living Water
Discover what defines the core of who we are at Good Steward Ecoscapes.
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