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Bushy bluestem is a native prairie grass

Posted on January 1, 2019 by tedmanzer

This time of year, along the highway in full sun we see a tan upright grass with thick feathery tops. When other vegetation is growing, we rarely notice it. Until seed heads develop, this grass is easily ignored. It’s called … Continue reading →

Posted in general nature | Tagged Andropogon glomeratus, bunch-type grass, bushy bluestem, conservation grass, feathery tops, floral design, floral design use, heavy seed producer, landscape potential, pest resistant, prairie grass, requires little care, warm-season grass | 2 Comments

Hop Hornbeam is a curious native tree with hard wood

Posted on October 17, 2017 by tedmanzer

Nearly everyone wants to know about native trees. Hop hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is a member of the birch family and is quite adaptable around here. It gets its name because its clusters of seeds look like the hops used to … Continue reading →

Posted in general nature | Tagged deer and rabbit resistant, hard wood, high quality charcoal, hop hornbeam, landscape potential, native tree, Ostrya virginiana, resistant to storm damage | 2 Comments

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