Native Shrubs and Trees: The Rodney Dangerfields of Residential Landscaping - Dave Warners

Using native plants in residential landscaping has been catching on, assisted by the dedicated efforts of groups like the Native Plant Societies, the Native Plant Guild, Wild Ones (including the Kalamazoo Area chapter!), and others.
Yet, often when people consider the possibility of including native plants in their own yard, visions of Purple coneflower, Butterflyweed, Black-eyed Susans, and Coreopsis come to mind, along with the butterflies and bees that will benefit from these plants. However, plants don’t necessarily need to be showy to promote biodiversity. In fact, you may do more good for local biodiversity by planting a single oak tree than by planting a whole garden full of perennials.
In this presentation Dr. Dave Warners, Professor of Biology, Calvin University and Plaster Creek Stewards Director, highlights why native shrubs and trees are such important components of biodiversity-friendly residential landscapes. With stories and photos he will also spotlight some of the often overlooked native woody species he has found to work really well in urban and suburban yards.
presentation to Kalamazoo Area Chapter of Wild Ones, September 23, 2020
Kalamazoo, Michigan

[@salviabuckwheats7434]

Amazing about the viburnum's attracting mites and ants on purpose to help defenses!

[@allen3784]

I learned something new about Viburnums with this talk so thanks.

[@marianwhit]

So enjoyed this, thanks for sharing it! I live in an area where we have few resources.

[@pjchmiel]

Great presentation, had some audio issues and crosstalk (maybe people without their microphones muted) at some points, but very valuable, and I enjoyed Dave's easygoing manner and enthusiasm for his subject. Thank you!

[@ThreeRunHomer]

The good stuff starts at 24:30.

[@gillianmalcolm4573]

BFWD ACTUALLY ITS BALL SHAPED..???

[@salviabuckwheats7434]

OK, I am going to address the elephant in the room: I knew Harrison Ford was into flying but I did not know he also was into native plant gardening. I wish you had not dubbed the voice, though.