When it comes to hellstrips and streetscapes, putting “the right plant in the right place” has never been more important. Road salt, soil erosion, dogs, leaching from cement walkways, reflected heat and frequent neglect, all require plants that can stand up to the abuse. Learn the realities of rough & ready native gardening and the ecologically valuable native plants that can stand up to the challenge.

About Kim Eierman
Kim is an environmental horticulturist and ecological landscape designer and founder of EcoBeneficial LLC. She teaches at NY Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and The Native Plant Center. Kim is the author of "The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening"