Designing landscapes is enjoyable in so many ways. It becomes even more rewarding when it goes beyond creating just a pretty place, beyond a site that functions well, and becomes a really special landscape not only for people but pollinators, wildlife, and an entire web of life. Okay, so that’s really a tall order. Designing natural landscapes in an ecologically smart way keeps us humble, even for those of us who have been practicing professionally for years. Every step towards learning and applying ecological principles in landscape design is a step in the right direction. I’m going to explain three…