Seeding rates for native warm-season grass and forb mixtures (NWSG) have changed drastically over time. In the past, native grasses were planted without forbs at rates exceeding 10 lbs/ac. This may be ...

How can you get those photo op wildflowers and native grasses right at home to bring wildlife right up close? Fall is the time to seed spring wildflowers, while late winter to early spring is best for ...

The one-acre patch of prairie in southern Ohio was a cause for celebration. Insects hummed. Tiny saplings sprouted toward the sky. A flat, browning landscape surrounded the oasis, where switchgrass ...

Competitive suppression of native species has long been considered among the most important mechanisms allowing exotic plants to dominate some communities, but recent work has focused attention on the ...

I want to plant some native beds, not sure how to start. How can I know what will work in various spots in my yard? The Grow Native! Native Plant Database, http ...

With the launch of a seed mix designed to grow native grasses that are adapted to Southeast Texas, landscapers and local governments in the Houston area expect to cut down on their water use and ...

SAN ANTONIO — Even before winter dormancy turned lawns from green to brown, drought took its toll on turf. For those thinking ahead to spring's warmer days and green grass, there's a new native grass ...

Colorado seed farm restores land with native plants and fights invasive species. Southwest Seed Inc., a family-owned farm, grows native grasses and wildflowers like Blue Grama to support land ...

Cornell Botanic Gardens is testing sustainable options for replacing your backyard grass. The bonus: They don’t need to be cut more than twice a year. By Margaret Roach It’s a grail of contemporary ...