Category Archives: Native Plants

Native Plants in Pots

Posted on March 17, 2023 by beautifycrestwood

The above picture is a pot I grow every year in my pond – Swamp Milkweed and Cardinal Flower.They both love wet roots. Merv Wallace of Missouri Wildflowers talks about raising native plants in pots

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Homegrown National Park

Posted on March 9, 2023 by beautifycrestwood

If you’re interested in starting a small or large native garden in your yard or business, here’s a great video by Jean Ponzi on the basics.

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Plant Sale – Sept. 30th

Posted on September 13, 2022 by beautifycrestwood

MPF will hold a native plant sale on Friday, September 30, at Roeslein & Associates, Inc., 9200 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Native plants beautify landscapes and help support songbirds and other cherished wildlife. Buy … Continue reading →

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Blazing Star – Liatris spicata

Posted on April 5, 2022 by beautifycrestwood

Blazing Star is one of the easiest native plants to grow. You can buy these as either plants or bulbs and the cost can range from $15.00 for plants to 25 cents for bulbs. The Beautification Committee is giving away … Continue reading →

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Grow Native Resource Guide

Posted on March 2, 2022 by beautifycrestwood

If you are looking for advice on resources for your native garden, the 2022 Grow Native Resource Guide is the place to start. You can either click on this link, to view the PDF or you can pick up a … Continue reading →

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Bush Honeysuckle – Taking Over

Posted on December 11, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

If you are interested in growing native plants, bushes and trees, plus attracting birds, butterflies and pollinators, then bush honeysuckle is a big bully which will take over your garden. The pamphlet above is put out by the Missouri Department … Continue reading →

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Pollinator Friendly Parks

Posted on December 7, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

In the next few years, Crestwood is going to add some more pollinator gardens to our local parks. Below is a free publication From the Xerces Society with lots of good information on the topic. Note – much of this … Continue reading →

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Free Native Seeds

Posted on October 24, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

We have 50 free native seed packets at Whitecliff Recreation Center. These seeds are best planted in the late fall and have around a thousand seeds. These won’t last long so drive over ASAP.

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Free Native Seeds – Saturday, Oct. 23rd.

Posted on October 16, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

Whitecliff Park Fall Festival – 11 a.m. 1000 seeds – needs at least 25 square feet – weed free.Plant after Nov. 15th – barely cover with soil or potting mix.This mix has both annuals and perennials. Below is what my … Continue reading →

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Echinacea Problems

Posted on August 26, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

The most common problem I have with Echinacea is the Aster Yellows Disease which shows up occasionally in my garden. The above picture shows what it looks like as compared to a normal Echinacea. The only solution to this is … Continue reading →

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