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 >
Five Benefits of Using Native Plants in Home and Commercial Landscapes
It’s essential to ensure that your property looks visually appealing, whether it’s a residential landscape or a site to attract... Read more >
The Power of a Backyard Ecosystem Restoration
Restoring the earth’s ecosystems may seem like an impossible task. However, every effort to restore even small patches of disturbed... Read more >
Fall is a great time to add a native orchard to your property
Many people think summer is the best time to plant trees and improve their land, but experienced orchard owners know... Read more >
StreetSmartTM Trees Are Perfect for Urban Landscapes
Trees are the largest living things in the urban environment and are the biggest contributors to vital green infrastructure, a... Read more >
Healthy Soils, Healthy Plants, Healthy Planet!
Healthy soil is vital to growing and maintaining healthy plants. But beyond plant health, a healthy soil microbiome supports human... 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 >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 >
Native grasses and sedges offer landscape solutions
Working landscapes are those designed with improved ecological outcomes in mind. They incorporate native plants, those species that evolved in... Read more >Soil is home to more than half of all life on Earth
Soil is where it all begins. Above ground, plants interact with each other and with their environment. Below ground, plants... Read more >
Urban trees can reduce summer heat deaths by 40%
Every country is experiencing record-high temperatures due to climate change. The need to address climbing temperatures, especially in large metropolitan... 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 >
StreetSmart TM Trees are the Perfect Solution for any Urban Landscape
Native street trees are important components of our urban landscapes. They conserve water, reduce erosion, and help save energy. Native... Read more >
The Essential Role of Native Plants in Wetland Restoration
Wetland areas are a beneficial environmental community. They play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. Their structure and flora filter... Read more >