To begin, do not try to naturalize your landscape all at once. The replacement process can be overwhelming. Make a long-term plan to introduce beneficial species in your landscape, one section at a time, as opportunities present themselves. For example, when a plant is lost due to storm damage or disease, consider using a beneficial to replace it. BayScaping, when approached at your own pace, can be a creative and rewarding experience.
Many gardeners now choose perennial plants over annuals.
While annuals offer seasonal texture and color change, they must, as their name implies, be replanted each year. Perennials provide a similar mix of color and shape variation but need only be planted once. Many perennials spread quickly to form a dense, lush bed of flowers. Once established, perennials shade out most weeds and few require additional water or maintenance. By using perennials, you will conserve water, save money and have more time to relax and enjoy your yard.