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"Bringing back nature's beauty
one garden at a time"
About Us
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We specialize in nursery propagated
prairie, woodland and wetland forbs and grasses of Western
IL/Eastern IA. We also offer a full line of plants suitable for
Rain Gardens and Bioswales. All plants offered for sale are also
grown in our gardens and offer us valuable hands-on experience. |
Benefits of Native Plants
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• Drought tolerant after they are
established (one year)
• Cold tolerant, even in years without snow cover & cold temps
• Excellent for erosion control due to their extensive root
system
• Naturally resistant to many pests and diseases
• Provide nectar, pollen and seed for bees, butterflies and
birds
• Provide nesting sites
• Fairly low maintenance once established
• Help open up tight soils so water can penetrate, reducing runoff
• Plants for the toughest conditions, dry shade, wet soils, very dry soils, and heavy clay |
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