by Nature | Jul 15, 2023 | Butterflies, Habitat, Pollinators, Wildflowers/Forbs
Decades ago, wild grasses and flowers covered the country. These wild prairie lands were home to hundreds of different species. Local wildlife helped the land develop soil full of nutrients and perfect for growing crops. As civilization expanded, wildflower prairies...
by Nature | Oct 15, 2021 | Featured, News
PRE-RESTORATION OF HABITAT When we engaged with the Remington Oaks Home Owners Association (ROHA), it was a traditional, mowed-grass landscape surrounding a detention basin. The lake on the property had consistent algae presence due to the regular influx of...
by Nature | Oct 14, 2021 | Featured, Habitat, Missouri
Native species are useful in urban areas. Using native plants to vegetate space works well across a variety of habitats utilized to: Define property lines Obscure sight lines Provide visual cues to stakeholders Did you know that you can use tall grasses like switch...
by Nature | Sep 2, 2021 | Habitat, Native Warm Season Grasses, Wildlife
Andropogon gerardi, commonly known as Big Bluestem, is a species of tall grass native to much of the Great Plains and grassland regions of central and eastern North America. It is a warm season, perennial bunchgrass with blue-green stems. Big bluestem is the star...
by Nature | Aug 30, 2021 | Featured, Prairie Restoration, Restoration Habitat
Ever seen crop circles in St. Louis? These aren’t actually crop circles! But they are natural fire breaks on an urban Prairie at Calvary Cemetery on Northside of St. Louis. This is true “restoration habitat” using the finest plant seeds selected from...
