How Native Plants Are Used in Phytoremediation
Native plants play a crucial role in phytoremediation, serving as natural cleaners of contaminated environments. They effectively mitigate a range... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Cultivate Quality Wetland Habitat to Support Waterfowl
Wetlands offer a rich system of plants and wildlife. Wetlands enhance water quality, control erosion, and mitigate the destruction of... Read more >
Developing Wetland Habitat on Your Property
Property managers can create productive wetlands with little expense. In fact, enhancing and protecting existing wetland areas carry little to... Read more >
5 Factors to consider when selecting native plants for a restoration planting project
Native plants are at the heart of ecological restoration projects. They help repair ecosystems and bring back critical wildlife habitat. Correct... Read more >
Enhance Stormwater Control with Bioswales
Forrest Keeling is passionate about native plants! From perennials to woodies, native plants transform landscapes. Sustainable native plants enhance the... Read more >
Wetland species are a natural for urban landscapes
Imagine. A beautiful urban landscape thriving in its setting. Native plant communities can help you create a landscape that works with you.... 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 >
The Role of Native Plants in Environmental Remediation Projects
Commercial operations worldwide continue to pollute and contaminate the environment. Recently, there has been an increase in legislation for remediation. Some... Read more >