Native plants are valuable to the ecological success of any region. They evolved with the site’s soils, sunlight, moisture, and wildlife. Together, they created functional ecosystems we call natural communities.
Forest, wetland, prairie, savanna, glade. Each natural community offers seasonal beauty and supports wildlife. Places where we connect with nature and can celebrate that connection.
Natural communities of native plants are foundational to environmental success. And they also can create success in challenging landscape designs. High-performance natives can match site goals. They work well together and hold up under the pressures of climate, pests, and diseases. Together, they can reduce maintenance, control erosion, and filter stormwater. We like to say, ‘where man sees challenges, nature sees opportunities’.
By designing with plant communities we can create resilient, emotionally resonant outdoor environments. Rich and full of biodiversity, these partnership landscapes are sustainable. They help us restore the earth’s ecosystems.
Other Benefits of Forest Ecosystems
Thriving, healthy forests are teeming with wildlife. They also support humans by offering critical air and water purification. Forests are also carbon sinks. In other words, they store greenhouse gases and act as a buffer against climate change.
Forests may consist of large trees that make up a canopy. Forests can also have trees scattered throughout a patchwork of plant communities. Forest layers include understory trees, shrubs, and shade-loving perennials. Combine trees and shrubs for multi-season interest on large acreages.
How RPM Helps Cultivate Stronger Natural Communities
Ecological success doesn’t happen overnight, but Forrest Keeling can bring it faster. Our all-natural RPM-production method yields twice the results in half the time. Studies show our RPM-produced plants grow, flower, and fruit two times faster.
our RPM-produced plants grow, flower, and fruit two times faster.
Rebuilding Ecological Abundance and Healthy Ecosystems
Together, native plants help us create a greener world. And they inspired us to create a new brochure to help you use native plants more successfully. You can download it here. , https://fknursery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Natural-Comm-Bro-23.pdf. or pick up a copy at our Garden Store in Elsberry.
Forest, savanna, prairie, wetland, glade. Each natural community offers seasonal beauty and supports wildlife. They are places where humans can connect and embrace our relationship with nature.
High-performance natives provide many benefits beyond ecological support. They reduce a site’s maintenance requirements, control erosion, and filter stormwater. Natives also hold up under the pressures of climate, pests, and disease.
Natural Communities Start at Forrest Keeling
For over 75 years we’ve cultivated the most robust, survivable native plants. Our RPM-produced natives are the benchmark for remediation or environmental mitigation projects. Let our team of experts help you find the natives you need for your project’s success.
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