Habitat Management Explained | How Native Landscapes Really Thrive

At the Dave Nolin Wetland Reserve, life is everywhere—sedges, wildflowers, trees, and wildlife all competing for space, sunlight, and survival. It looks effortless. But thriving ecosystems don’t happen by accident.

In this video, I explain why habitat management is the missing piece of native landscaping, whether you’re restoring 80 acres of wetland or planting a backyard pollinator garden.

We often hear the phrase “low-maintenance landscaping.” The truth is, native landscapes don’t eliminate maintenance—they shift it. Instead of mulching, watering, spraying, and mowing, management becomes about:
• Removing invasive species
• Adding or adjusting native plants
• Reducing lawn
• Getting natural competition working in your favor

Habitat management is the bridge between planting and proper preservation. Without it, even beautiful native plantings can be overrun or weakened. With it, landscapes become resilient, dynamic ecosystems that largely sustain themselves over time.

At Patrick Goes Native, I help homeowners and communities move beyond planting day—through design, education, consultation, and ongoing management that gives native ecosystems the competitive advantage they need to thrive.

Creating native landscapes is only the beginning.
Caring for them is what makes the difference.

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Learn more or get help with your landscape at:
👉 https://patrickgoesnative.com

One yard. One meadow. One community at a time.

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