These Six Native Plant Alternatives Can Make your Property a Habitat Hero
By planting natives, you help provide food and protection to a wide range of local wildlife. These animals contribute to... Read more >
Five Animals That Rely on Natives for Survival
Native plants have innumerable ecological benefits. They help create cleaner air, water, and soil. They’re also critical for sustaining local wildlife populations. Several species... Read more >
5 Tips for Better Performance from Native Plants on Your Property
From displaying beautiful fall colors to their ability to support local wildlife, native plant performance plays a valuable role on any property. Because... Read more >
4 Reasons Native Plants are So Valuable to Environmental Restoration Efforts
Urbanization and increased pollution have affected native habitats throughout the past century. By some estimates, the U.S. has lost 150 million acres of habitat to... Read more >
Native is Our Brand
Native is our brand at Forrest Keeling Nursery. Today, we grow 400 species and produce 1.5 million plants each year. Our native... Read more >
Questions to Ask When Planting Your Native Landscape
Native plant landscapes help improve local ecosystems while adding beauty. No matter the size, native landscapes are a sustainable, resilient... Read more >
Ten Top Native Alternatives
Why natives? About one-third of plants in our landscapes are not native to that region. These exotic species from Europe and... Read more >
Species to Support Pollinators
Pollinators are critical to the survival of humans and countless other creatures. Nearly one in every three bites of food you eat... Read more >
Permaplot® & Bucks Unlimited Oak (TM)
As part of our commitment to restoring local native ecosystems, we’ve developed a selection of native trees and shrubs that... Read more >
Natural Disturbances
A four-year study evaluated Missouri floodplains performance of RPM seedlings. Researchers studied mast production, growth and early field performance. Natural... Read more >
Acorn Production
A vast number of wildlife species rely on acorns for food. As the source of acorns, oak trees are vital... Read more >
Every Landscape Can Benefit from a Rain Garden
Rain gardens serve a vital role in protecting water sources from pollutants during periods of heavy rain. Runoff from excess... Read more >
Production of RPM Seedlings
The root production method, or RPM, was developed to enhance the survivability of hard mast producing trees on challenging sites. ... 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 >