# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: With the growing interest in incorporating native plants into our landscapes, it’s essential to understand how their care differs from more traditional garden maintenance practices. While native plantings are often described as “low maintenance,” they are not “no maintenance”—and supporting a healthy ecosystem requires a thoughtful approach. In this lecture, we’ll explore the key differences between sustainable (native-focused) and conventional garden care, including soil preparation, irrigation practices, plant management, seed collection, seasonal cutting back, pest and disease resistance, mulching strategies, and more. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to shift maintenance practices to better support biodiversity, soil health, and long-term resilience in the garden. including guidance and reference sources, to help participants confidently apply these techniques in their own gardens. Instructor: Reed Pugh With more than 25 years of hands-on experience on both coasts, Reed brings horticultural knowledge and real-world expertise to every garden he works in. His career spans San Francisco to Boston and includes work in multiple nurseries, ownership of design, installation, and maintenance businesses, management of a 30-acre historic private estate in Brookline, and leadership of one of New England’s premier fine-gardening companies. Today, Reed focuses his passion on working one-on-one with gardeners through his company, Barking Dog Gardens, where he helps clients understand why plants behave the way they do and how thoughtful, well-timed care can transform a landscape. Known for his clear teaching style and practical approach, Reed emphasizes plant health, seasonal awareness, and long-term beauty—empowering gardeners to make confident, informed decisions in their own gardens. Class/Program/Workshop: 260531 Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches Date: Sunday May 31, 2025 Time Frame: 10am - 11:30am EDT Location: Garden at Elm Bank, Cheney Classroom 900 Washington St. Wellesley 02482 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellesley/rethinking-garden-maintenance-native-vs-traditional-approaches/200029709577626 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 26 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Wellesley - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482 - **lat**: 42.2765 - **long**: -71.31009 - **full address**: 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/29b8d0b6fd9a164937983181a9dcfd0cf0998082dce12dc2c3c9f3ba9e8e43a1-rimg-w1080-h1920-dc485e30-gmir?v=1780114819 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches being held? - **A:** Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches takes place on Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 11:30 am at 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches? - **A:** Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches is organized by Massachusetts Horticultural Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellesley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs. Traditional Approaches", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/29b8d0b6fd9a164937983181a9dcfd0cf0998082dce12dc2c3c9f3ba9e8e43a1-rimg-w1080-h1920-dc485e30-gmir?v=1780114819", "startDate": "2026-05-31", "endDate": "2026-05-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/wellesley/rethinking-garden-maintenance-native-vs-traditional-approaches/200029709577626", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482-5740, United States", "addressLocality": "Wellesley", "addressRegion": "MA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.2765", "longitude": "-71.31009" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "With the growing interest in incorporating native plants into our landscapes, it’s essential to understand how their care differs from more traditional garden maintenance practices. While native plantings are often described as “low maintenance,” they are not “no maintenance”—and supporting a health", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Massachusetts Horticultural Society", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/massachusetts-horticultural-society/7276406", "description": "Our 36-acre property features both traditional and modern gardening styles to serve as inspiration for your home garden and a place to relax. Open seasonally for public visits May - Columbus Day weekend, adult programming and events year round. " } ] } ] ```