How Weather Shapes Fall Color
The Science of Fall Color As the air cools and the days shorten, trees begin a quiet transformation that turns science into art. You learned – probably as early as elementary school science class – that plants are green because they contain chlorophyll in...
Forest-Inspired Landscaping: Big and Small Space Solutions
Forest-Inspired Landscaping: Big and Small Space Solutions As we wrap up our forest blog series, we shift from exploring Nebraska’s native forest ecosystems to showing you how to apply those concepts in your own landscape. From shady backyards to wide-open...
Forest-Inspired Landscaping: A Closer Look at Nebraska’s Forests
Forest-Inspired Landscaping: A Closer Look at Nebraska’s Forests In our last blog, we introduced the concept of forest-inspired landscaping using Nebraska’s unique forest ecosystems. We highlighted how layered plant structures create beauty, biodiversity,...
Forest Ecosystems in Landscaping: Layers, Light & Life
Forest Ecosystems in Landscaping: Layers, Light & Life When you think of forest ecosystems, you might picture towering trees and dappled sunlight—but what makes a forest function as a living system? In this final installment of our naturalized landscaping series,...
Ecological Landscaping: How to Use Shrubland Plant Communities
Create an Ecological Landscape Using Native Shrubs and Woodland Plants As we continue exploring Nebraska’s native plant communities, it’s time to look into the rich, transitional zones of shrublands and woodlands! Shrublands and woodlands blend between...
Resilient Landscaping: From Open Prairie to Woodlands
Resilient Landscaping: From Open Prairie to Woodlands In our last blog series, Plant Communities: Grasslands of Nebraska, we examined how grassland ecosystems are structured and their role in drought tolerance, biodiversity, and ecological stability. Now, we continue...Evergreens: The Backbone of Winter Landscapes
In the Midwest, winter can leave our landscapes looking sparse and even lifeless at times—but it doesn’t have to be that way! Evergreens, like the popular Taylor juniper, offer year-round beauty and essential benefits for sustainable winter landscaping. With its slim,...
