Handbook Provides native landscaping advice, ranging from laws, handling seeds, creating a water garden and wood projects. U.S. EPA, Great Lakes National Program Office Find out how to get started in landscaping your school with native plants.
Every native landscape is a work in progress.
The World of Trees Learn about the seasonal changes of a tree, different species of trees, and everything that makes up a tree, from the roots to the leaves. Search a detailed database of over 300 plant species commonly found surrounding wetlands. Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois Illinois was once covered with tallgrass prairies. Find out what sorts of plants grow in a prairie, and view some great photographs. Save the Prairie Society Dedicated to preserving and restoring native landscapes for wildlife, education and quality of life.