Outdoor

Many homeowners are discovering the benefits of landscaping with native plants. Plants that are naturally adapted to their surroundings tend to be less dependent on pesticides and watering hoses and, at the same time, friendlier to butterflies, songbirds, and other local wildlife. Homeowners can learn more about using native plants at the Missouri Department of […]

Rain gardens are environmentally friendly landscaping features that are gaining popularity with both residential and commercial property owners. People can learn more about rain gardens April 19 at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Native Plant Rain and H2O Gardens.” This free program will be 2-3 p.m. at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. […]