Planting Switchgrass for Habitat
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) does not need to be flashy to be valuable. In habitat plantings, this native warm-season grass works quietly, building cover, stabilizing soil, filtering runoff, and providing wildlife with a stronger foundation year-round. If you are planting a meadow, field border, riparian buffer, or conservation area, switchgrass can help turn open ground into […]
Switchgrass & Other Native Warm Season Grasses in Riparian Buffers
As with many practices aimed at solving a problem with ecological solutions, research is showing the ecological and agricultural benefits of a diverse approach to riparian buffer establishment – specifically one that includes the addition of native perennial grasses like switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and forbs (flowering plants). These plants are known for their expansive and deep-reaching root […]