Native grasses and wildflowers play a crucial role in providing food, shelter, and other resources for a wide range of wildlife species. Take a look at these four reasons you should incorporate native grasses and wildflowers on your property.
Habitat creation
Native grasses, such as switchgrass, big bluestem, little bluestem, and Indiangrass, are well-suited for wildlife habitat creation. They offer abundant cover and nesting areas. Their deep root systems enhance soil health, reduce erosion, and contribute to water filtration.
Supporting pollinators
Wildflowers are a key component of wildlife habitat, particularly for supporting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Including native wildflowers like purple coneflower, black-eyed susan, and milkweed provides nectar and pollen sources that sustain pollinators throughout the growing season.
Encouraging wildlife diversity
Incorporating a mix of native grasses and wildflowers creates a heterogeneous habitat that supports a diverse range of wildlife. The varying heights, textures, and flowering times of different plant species attract different animals, ensuring a year-round food supply and diverse microhabitats within the larger habitat area.
Promoting resilience
Establishing native grasses and wildflowers promotes long-term sustainability and resilience in wildlife habitats. These plants are well-adapted to the local climate and require less maintenance, irrigation, and fertilization compared to non-native species. They are more likely to thrive, reproduce, and support wildlife over time.
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We are going to be seeding native pasture with a mix that originated in your business. Should a person get the grasses going first and make sure the weeds are under control before adding in the forbes and flowers?