Cattail Control – Now is the Time to Act! Native cattails can prove beneficial if you are able to keep their populations under control. Their extensive root systems can prevent soil erosion and absorb excess nutrients that negatively impact water quality. Wildlife...
What is Buckthorn? Buckthorn is a non-native, highly invasive woody plant that ranges in size from a shrub to a small tree, reaching heights of up to 22 feet. The name is attributed to the woody spine on the end of each twig in many species. Two species of buckthorn,...
Goose & Wildlife Control For Chicago, IL & Surrounding Areas In urban settings many of our clients have issues with non-desirable wildlife on their property. Geese, muskrats, beavers, and other nuisance animals can cause property damage, decrease water...
Invasive Species Removal For Chicago, IL & Surrounding Areas Invasive plant species cause ecological harm in a new environment where they are not native. Because they have no natural predators to consume them, invasive plants can reproduce and spread rampantly....
Maintenance Programs & Stewardship For Healthy Natural Areas In Chicago, IL & Surrounding Areas An ongoing maintenance program is important to ensure the health of any natural area. Weed seeds are continually dispersed by wind, water, birds, and other...
Native Plant Installation For Chicago, IL and Surrounding Areas Native Plants In Illinois and Wisconsin, native plants occur naturally in a particular habitat, ecosystem, or region without human introduction. Basically, they are the plants that were here before we...
Before European settlement, ecosystems in the Midwest were exposed to periodic fire, ignited by Native Americans or lightning strikes. Plants native to Midwest prairies, woodlands, and wetlands are adapted to survive fire and even benefit from it. Fire serves to...