Use Groundcover to Collaborate with Nature
Lawn reduction is a big part of creating an earth-friendly, sustainable landscape. A smaller lawn means you’ll mow less, use less water,…
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Native Grasses – from Short to Tall
Native grasses formed the foundation of the expanses of prairies, savannas and meadows that once covered the greater midwest. They…
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Plant Shrubs
Choosing Native Shrubs Shrubs can occupy large areas within a landscape and provide the mass needed to anchor a landscape…
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Top Tips for Spring Ephemerals
1. Early fall is the best time to plant spring ephemerals Spring-blooming perennials, especially in the bare root form, are…
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No Mow Fact Sheet
Prairie Nursery’s No Mow Lawn Seed Mix is a specially designed blend of six slow-growing fine fescue grasses. The balanced…
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No Mow on Erosion Prone Sites
Planting Steep Slopes and Erosion Prone Sites with No Mow Lawn Seed Mix We recommend using No Mow with Annual…
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Plants that Grow Under Black Walnut Trees
We’re often asked about planting under Black Walnut trees, as the trees present a unique challenge for gardeners. Black Walnut…
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Strategic Planting to Combat Garlic Mustard
Introduced from Europe as a food plant, Garlic Mustard is a serious concern in forests across North America. While it…
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Versatile Sedges for Lawn and Garden
At Prairie Nursery we’ve been growing and selling native sedges for more than 25 years, and we’re delighted that these…
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Planting for Pollinators
A variety of flowering native plants that offer nectar and pollen throughout the growing seasons is, without question, the best…
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Host Plants for Butterflies and Moths
Those who garden with native plants are aware that natives attract a remarkable number of pollinators. Butterlies get most of…
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Hedgerow Revival : Grow a Living Fence
Once a common farming practice in Britain, the hedgerow is making a comeback in the U.S. as the classic hedgerow…
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Ten Things to Know about Trilliums
1. There are 39 native trilliums in the U.S. All trillium species belong to the Liliaceae (lily) family. Native to…
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Gardening to Support Monarch Butterflies
The spring migration of Monarch Butterflies from their wintering grounds in Mexico begins in early March. In the Upper Midwest,…
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Preparation and Patience
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin I would have loved to live in the time…
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The Beneficial Beauty of Rain Gardens
What if rain gardens were as common as lawns? The image of rain gardens lining the street, immediately below, is…
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