Why plant a native prairie?
Living the Country Life Radio Program
Landscaping your entire acreage can be a huge chore. Establishing a patch of native prairie is a great way to get in touch with your land's "roots" while also restoring a piece of the natural ecosystem. As if that weren't enough, native prairies are beautiful to behold, and once established, they require very little maintenance.
Radio interview source: Rick Schafer, landowner, Adams County, Iowa
For more information on native prairies, we recommend the following links:
Planting your own prairie: Before you begin planting your prairie, get a plan, research plants native to your area, and familiarize yourself with restoration techniques.
Blooming prairie: An Iowa couple who turned part of their acreage into a beautiful natural prairie shares tips on how you can do the same.
Landscaping with prairie plants: In this clip from the Living the Country Life television show, you'll see how growing native plants enhances the beauty of your acreage while offering drought tolerance and low maintenance.
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