Making Use of Pollinator Seed Mixes for the East Coast
Since before there were any humans around taking note of it, pollinators have played an invaluable role in maintaining the natural environment. They’ve evolved alongside the native plant species they feed on and help pollinate, which means the two are so intertwined they cannot live without each other. This codependency means that anyone interested in […]
Mid-Atlantic and Maryland Native Wildflower Seeds
The Mid-Atlantic is home to many native wildflower seed species, which can beautify any garden while promoting the health of local ecosystems.
5 Keys to Successful Seeding
Everything that grows must do so with a solid foundation underneath. For crops and plants, this means proper seeding techniques. Successful seeding ensures that your plants have the best possible start to life. It leads to healthier and more vigorous growth, higher yields, and more efficient use of your resources. On the other hand, poor […]
Everything You Need to Know About Common Milkweed Seeds
Common milkweed seeds are a great option for those interested in responsible environmental stewardship. We’ll explain why and how to cultivate them.
Supporting Native Songbirds
Supporting native songbirds requires fully understanding the challenges they face, as well as how humans contribute to those problems.
Monoculture vs. Polyculture for Milkweed Farming
Those interested in saving monarch butterfly populations may be tempted to resort to milkweed monocultures—but the evidence points to polycultures as a more effective option.
Everything You Need to Know When Planting Butterfly Milkweed Seed
From overcoming dormancy with stratification to ideal soil and planting practices, our guide will teach you everything you need to cultivate butterfly milkweed successfully.
Transforming Turfgrass: Turning Several Acres of Over-Mowed Grass Into Pollinator-Friendly Wildflower Meadows
Across the United States, millions of acres are locked in a cycle of over-mowing. Turfgrass may look neat, but it offers little to pollinators, birds, or the soil beneath our feet. Fortunately, a growing number of parks and land managers are proving there’s a better way: converting turf into thriving wildflower meadows. In this blog, […]
Establishing a Pollinator Meadow to Commit to Sustainability Missions
Envisioning the Possibilities for Pollinators In 2015, when the McCormick Corporation announced that they would break ground on their new headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland, they saw 350,000 square feet of possibilities. They planned on offering amenities like a full-service café and a fitness center, which spoke to their company’s desire to create an inviting […]
Developing a Meadow with Pollinators in Mind
Creating habitat for pollinators is one of the most effective and efficient ways we can naturalize our landscapes. By establishing healthy, diverse wildflower meadows with the intent to accommodate native pollinators, landscape architects can combine sustainability with design. In 2016, Bill Kieffer, a landscape architect at Hershey Gardens, partnered with Ernst Seeds to build a […]