Bee the Change – understanding neonicotinoids and protecting pollinators
There’s less buzzing in our world—about 40% fewer bees due to various challenges like habitat loss, parasites, and poor management... Read more >
The Benefits of Specialty Crops and Native Orchards
The Benefits of Specialty Crops and Native Orchards Incorporating specialty crops and native orchards into your property offers a wealth... Read more >
Create a Solution-Based Landscape with Native Plants Or…What Will the Neighbors Think?
In 2015, a man was captivated by the untouched beauty of a piece of land known as ‘Lot #1’ in... Read more >
The Secret of the Messy Landscape
Native urban landscapes are in sharp contrast to many of their manicured counterparts, most of which are monocultures of lawn... Read more >
Colorful native perennials support birds and pollinators into fall and winter
When planning a pollinator garden, it’s easy to think only of spring and summer perennials. But we recommend choosing plants... Read more >
Native Oaks and Hickories for Conservation and Agroforestry
Oak and hickory hardwoods have dominated our Midwest hardwood forests for thousands of years. They are the keystone species of... Read more >
New Conservation Technologies Rise from Environmental Challenges
Albert Einstein once said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Forrest Keeling Nursery has lived through difficult times and... Read more >
Yards Without Native Plants Can Make Us Sick
Where butterflies decline, chronic inflammatory diseases increase. Where native plants flourish, kids have fewer allergies. Chronic inflammatory diseases have doubled... Read more >
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 >
