Tree selection is one of the first and most important elements of planting a tree. It is crucial to not only select the best quality around the St. Louis area from a nursery or greenhouse, but to select what is best suited for the landscape. Observing the site characteristics decreases maintenance practices each year which …
The RainScape Rebates program recently introduced by the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance has brought the topic of sustainability in our own yards front and center. But what does it mean to be sustainable and how can we accomplish sustainability in the tough conditions of St. Louis? Sustainability comes down to a balancing act – balancing the …
Going green just became a little easier on your checkbook. The Deer Creek Watershed Alliance, a project of the Missouri Botanical Garden, is providing homeowners a financial incentive to reduce rainwater runoff problems. Residents of fourteen participating St. Louis County municipalities can now apply for a RainScape rebate of up to $2,ooo.oo to establish a …