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 | Feb 14, 2023 | Butterflies, Habitat
The monarch butterfly has a critical dependence on a selection of native plants for its survival. These plants provide the necessary habitat and sustenance for the butterfly at various phases of its life cycle. Learn which plant is vital to the survival of monarch...
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 | Apr 5, 2019 | Bedding/Cover, Deer, Edge Feathering, Habitat, Hunting, Missouri, Native Warm Season Grasses, Wildflowers/Forbs, Wildlife
Not far from our office here in downtown St Louis, is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. This military cemetery was established after the Civil War and is made up of 331 acres with nearly 200,000 graves. While this cemetery is a respectful tribute to the men/women...
