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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 >
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 >
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 >
Root Pouch – Greener solution for a greener planet
Forrest Keeling is committed to ‘restoring the earth’s ecosystems one tree at a time’. But that pledge involves sustainability as well as growing the... Read more >
Why RPM Has Higher Survivability Through the Seasons
Have you planted a garden, farmed a plot of land, or guided a remediation project? Then you know plant survivability... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Its Takes TWO: Host Plant + Butterfly
To quote Emerson, summer is a time when “The earth laughs in flowers.” Take time to walk and observe. You’ll... Read more >