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Deep Roots: 4 Benefits of Native Plant Root Systems

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Deep Roots: 4 Benefits of Native Plant Root Systems

Native plants are quickly becoming the choice of landscapers. Many people don't know that their root systems are beneficial for soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. They have a lot going for them! Native plants are 'native' to our area, go figure. They've adapted over time and become the best fit for their surrounding environment. These plants have developed deep roots which help them thrive in our soil, absorb nutrients, fight against erosion, and provide above-ground habitat for animals. Deep Roots Benefit #1, Providing Organic Matter Organic matter is essential in healthy soil. It provides a home for microbes, earthworms, and...

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Secrets on How to Get Mature Bucks Moving During Daylight Hours: Native Plants vs. Non-Native

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Secrets on How to Get Mature Bucks Moving During Daylight Hours: Native Plants vs. Non-Native

This fall, like every fall, as the leaves turn orange, it's time for deer hunters to start thinking about their hunting plans for this season. If you are looking for mature bucks during daylight hours, then there are a few things you should know before heading out into your woods or fields. One of the most essential aspects is native browse. But before we explore these options in more detail, below, let's put to bed the myth that mature bucks only move at night.In St Louis County, Missouri, lays a 331-acre military gravesite, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. It consists of...

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Your Guide To Gardening With Native Plants

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Your Guide To Gardening With Native Plants

The loss of North American native plants is an issue that needs to be addressed. Urban development, agribusiness, chemical application, and other human activities have devastating effects on these sensitive ecosystems. These ecosystems support wildlife habitats and play an essential role in connecting us with our natural surroundings. The use of a limited palette in landscape plantings has produced an artificial, homogenized environment that is susceptible to pests and diseases. Non-native plants often require inputs like water, fertilizer, and/or herbicides for their maintenance. This leads to many proposed replacements like non-native grasses with adverse side effects on local ecosystems, such...

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