The RELIX catalogues every plant species in 353 prairie remnants — parts of the native grasslands of the midwest that were ...

Native grasses, those very tall and sometimes mysterious straight stemmed grass species, are beginning to show well as they ...

Imagine walking through your garden, admiring vibrant blooms and lush foliage, knowing you haven’t lifted a watering can in ...

Native plants generally have deeper root systems, helping them weather dry conditions and reduce the amount of watering needed. They're perfect for hot spots in the yard like the "hell strip ...

The deep roots of the prairie grasses and perennials will seek water deep in the ground. Q: What’s the most important maintenance for a pocket prairie? A: Weed out invasive plants!

Few of us ever think about what happens beneath our feet when we walk through a field of wheat or clover. We see the stalks, ...

Without placing blame, Root (who, along with Bowen, explored Minnesotan bogs in Big Belching Bog) describes the near-total loss of Midwest prairie habitat: “Almost all gone now/ to farm and town ...

Root system architecture (RSA) encompasses the three‐dimensional configuration of a plant’s root network, which plays a critical role in water and nutrient uptake, anchorage and overall plant ...

Native flowering plant prairie dock bears flowers on stalks four feet to eight feet tall. Bees and other pollinators love the bright yellow flowers.

Andrea Kramer, senior director of restoration at the Chicago Botanic Garden, said that in Illinois less than 1/10 of 1% of ...