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Five Key Trends in Urban Forestry
Cities are responsible for around 75% of global CO2 emissions. But they are also at the forefront of fighting climate... Read more >
A Brief Guide to Preparing Your Native Garden for Winter
Fiery autumn foliage is a visual reminder for gardeners. Fall brings a new focus to preparing their green spaces for... Read more >
Rebuilding Ecological Abundance through Natural Communities
Native plants are valuable to the ecological success of any region. They evolved with the site’s soils, sunlight, moisture, and... Read more >
Identifying Insect and Deer Oak Tree Damage (and how RPM can help)
Oak trees are a majestic feature of any landscape and play a vital role in local ecosystems. Growing up to... Read more >
Enhancing Streambanks with Native Plants: 5 Species to Consider
Streambanks are vital to the health and ecological success of aquatic ecosystems. Erosion, pollution, and habitat loss threaten these fragile environments.... Read more >
5 Salt-Tolerant Native Plants
Salinized soils present unique challenges in landscapes of all sizes. Causes include application of synthetic fertilizers and irrigation without proper... Read more >
2 Invasive Plants in Missouri and Native Alternatives at Forrest Keeling
Invasive plant species threaten natural ecosystems. They spread by aggressive root systems, prolific seeding, and rapid growth. In short order,... Read more >
Forrest Keeling Nursery 10-Step Walk-Away Planting System
The best projects begins with the best trees. Our RPM (Root Production Method®) gives our native plants a distinct advantage.... Read more >
7 Natives for Your Shade Garden
Light up any shady garden with color and texture. Beautiful native understory plants have characteristics that allow them to thrive... Read more >
Three Plant Shapes for Containers
Not everyone has the space to plant a garden full of natives. Fortunately, container growing is an excellent solution for... Read more >
Quail Covey
Bob-WHITE! Miss the quail’s call on your land? Set a natural feast and watch quail, turkey and other upland birds... Read more >
Cornell ‘Super-Sweet’ Sugar Maples Meet RPM-Production Technology
For over four decades, researchers at Cornell University have pursued the secrets of maple syrup production, investigating how genetics, environment,... Read more >