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Leave the Leaves: How this simple habit supports native wildlife, and soil health. Leaves blanket the Midwest ground.

Leave the Leaves: How This Simple Habit Support...

The Leave the Leaves campaign is an eco-friendly approach to landscaping that encourages property owners to keep fallen leaves in place rather than removing them. This natural layer of organic material offers...

Leave the Leaves: How This Simple Habit Support...

The Leave the Leaves campaign is an eco-friendly approach to landscaping that encourages property owners to keep fallen leaves in place rather than removing them. This natural layer of organic material offers...

A New Approach to Woody Invasive Species Control: Leveraging Native Warm-Season Grass Cover Crops

A New Approach to Woody Invasive Species Contro...

Discover a sustainable approach to invasive brush management in the Midwest using native warm-season grasses like Side-Oats Grama. This method not only reduces the need for herbicides but also supports...

A New Approach to Woody Invasive Species Contro...

Discover a sustainable approach to invasive brush management in the Midwest using native warm-season grasses like Side-Oats Grama. This method not only reduces the need for herbicides but also supports...

Tangible Actions for Climate Change: How to Plant a Pocket Prairie Native Garden

Tangible Actions for Climate Change: How to Pla...

Healthy ecosystems play a critical role in regulating climate, supporting food production, and protecting against natural disasters. By creating a pocket prairie, you're not only planting beautiful native plants but...

Tangible Actions for Climate Change: How to Pla...

Healthy ecosystems play a critical role in regulating climate, supporting food production, and protecting against natural disasters. By creating a pocket prairie, you're not only planting beautiful native plants but...

How to Care for Native Grasses in the Summer

How to Care for Native Grasses in the Summer

Learn the best practices for maintaining your native grasses during the hot summer months. This guide will help you ensure your plants stay healthy and vibrant. Native grasses are a...

How to Care for Native Grasses in the Summer

Learn the best practices for maintaining your native grasses during the hot summer months. This guide will help you ensure your plants stay healthy and vibrant. Native grasses are a...

Flywheel Ecology: Crafting Resilient Ecosystems with Native Plants

Flywheel Ecology: Crafting Resilient Ecosystems...

To wrap up Flywheel Ecology, envision its four-step framework of Planning, Planting, Maintenance, and Evaluation as the driving force behind the intricate process of cultivating resilient landscapes. Each rotation of the flywheel signifies a year...

Flywheel Ecology: Crafting Resilient Ecosystems...

To wrap up Flywheel Ecology, envision its four-step framework of Planning, Planting, Maintenance, and Evaluation as the driving force behind the intricate process of cultivating resilient landscapes. Each rotation of the flywheel signifies a year...

Bringing the Midwest Native Beauty Home: Creating a Pocket Prairie with Plugs

Bringing the Midwest Native Beauty Home: Creati...

Tired of a boring lawn? Craving a vibrant haven for pollinators and a stunning display of wildflowers? Look no further than a native plant garden! This blog post will guide...

Bringing the Midwest Native Beauty Home: Creati...

Tired of a boring lawn? Craving a vibrant haven for pollinators and a stunning display of wildflowers? Look no further than a native plant garden! This blog post will guide...