by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Jan 26, 2023 | Bay Friendly Yards, Fixing Habitats, Invasive Species
Long Island invented the suburban lawn. Fields of green with ornamental bushes brought in from all over the world. All manner of care was required — watering, fertilizing, pesticides — so that these exotics and plants from other climates could survive...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Sep 20, 2022 | Bay Friendly Yards, Education, Fixing Habitats
Invasive plants are taking over Long Island. Not only do they not support local wildlife, but they also “choke out” our necessary native flora. As invasive species are allowed to spread, our biodiversity takes a toll. Climbing plants such as wisteria and English ivy...
by Rachel Perez | Jul 18, 2022 | Bay Friendly Yards, Education, Fixing Habitats
It is common knowledge that nitrogen is public enemy #1 when it comes to the Great South Bay. Stormwater runoff is a source of nitrogen pollution. As part of Save The Great South Bay’s Bay Friendly Yards initiative, we welcome guest blogger Rachel Perez who...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Dec 16, 2021 | Bay Friendly Yards
Bay Friendly Yard Tip #3 Tree Type Matters Choose trees that are hosts to the largest number of native species. Here’s our fave 5! “Not all trees are created equal,” says Frank Piccininni, Director of Habitat Restoration at Save The Great...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Dec 15, 2021 | Bay Friendly Yards
Bay Friendly Yard Tip #2 is to plant trees in clusters. The roots graft making them more storm-resistant. Trees are also stronger in groups. Cluster planting helps limit canopy size making them less vulnerable to winds. “Like people, trees need friends”,...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Nov 13, 2021 | Bay Friendly Yards
Having a Bay Friendly Yard is one way you can help save the Great South Bay. Start by “leaving the leaves”, says Frank Piccininni, Director of Habitat Restoration at Save The Great South Bay. Here are a few reasons to leave your rake in the shed: Leaves...
