2021 CONSERVATION CATALOG - KANE-DUPAGE SWCD
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2 0 2 1 C O N S E RVAT I O N C ATA L O G
Plants for Your Conservation Needs
March 5, 2021
Last Day to order trees and shrubs
April 23, 2021
Last Day to order plants and
packages
Pick-Up Dates
April 16, 2021
Pick-Up day for trees and shrubs
8:00 am– 5:00 pm
at the Kane-DuPage SWCD office
2315 Dean St.
Suite 100
St. Charles, IL 60175
June 4, 2021
Pick-up day for plants and
packages
8:00 am– 4:30 pm
at the Kane-DuPage SWCD office
2315 Dean St.
Suite 100
St. Charles, IL 60175
Reminder cards will be mailedCONTAINER GROWN TREES
These native tree and shrub selections are container grown whips with some branching, and are sold
singly in 1 gallon containers.
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Grows 60-75' tall with upright oval to rounded habit. Dense foliage is
brilliant yellow to burnt orange and red in fall. Prefers well-drained, moist soils, tolerates shade.
#201 15-18” container grown whip $10.00 each
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) Grows 50-60’ tall with a broad open round topped crown. Does
well in moist soil. Provides food and cover for numerous wildlife species.
#203 15-18” container grown whip $10.00 each
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) Grows 70-80’ tall, this long lived species is renowned for its impressive
open growth profile on the prairie. Adaptable to various soils and conditions. Plant full sun.
#204 25-30” container grown whip $10.00 each
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) Large tree to 90’tall with spreading crown. Prefers deep rich moist soils.
Grows slowly under drier conditions. Important nut producer for wildlife species. Tolerant of salt spray.
#206 18-24” container grown whip $10.00 each
Red Bud (Cercis canadensis) Small tree that displays an abundance of purple blossoms in the spring, heart
shaped leaves during the summer, and long seed pods in the fall. Grows 15 -20’ tall.
#209 12-15” container grown whip $10.00 each
Hazelnut (Corylus americana) Also known as American Filbert. Multi-stemmed shrub with rounded top
that grows 8-10’ tall. Plant full sun to part shade. Good for slopes. Nuts provide food for wildlife.
#211 12-15” container grown whip $10.00 each
White Oak (Quercus alba) Tree reaching 50-80’ tall, upright with a rounded crown. Can be distinguished
from other oaks by its light gray bark with flat scaly ridges. Prefers moist well-drained soils and full sun.
#213 15-18”container grown whip $10.00 each
Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) A shrub or small tree, 15-18' tall with arching branches. Fall color is
purple to red. Grows in sun or shade, moist or dry soils. Good cover and winter food for birds.
#214 12-15” container grown whip $10.00 each
Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) A multi-stemmed shrub, 3-5’ with wine-red to purplish black
fall color. Small white flowers, fruit persists into winter. Adaptable from low wet soils to dry hillsides.
#216 18-24” container grown whip $10.00 each
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) A shrub growing 6-10’tall with clusters of flat-topped
white flowers in the spring. Plant full to partial sun, in moist well drained soil. Can be used as hedge.
#217 18-24” container grown whip $10.00 each
Catalog key
Plants that are used by pollinators Plants that attract birds
such as bees, butterflies, and moths for food or shelter
for at least part of their life cycleBUNDLES OF TREES
Shingle Oak (Quercus imbricaria) Wide spreading 40-80’ tall tree. Bark of mature trees is narrowly
furrowed with scaly ridges. Leaves have smooth margins. Prefers full or partial sun. Does well in many
conditions and withstands urban pollution.
#300 18-24” bare root 5 seedlings for $13.00
Basswood (Tilia americana) Grows to 90’ tall and has huge heart-shaped leaves. Prefers full sun to
light shade and mesic conditions. June flowers are pollinated by bees and other insects. Mature trees
create a lot of shade that can kill grass and other plants.
#301 12-18” bare root 5 seedlings for $24.00
Sycamore (Plantanus occidentalis) A native fast growing tree reaching 75-100’ tall. Has grayish bark
that exfoliates to expose the inner creamy white bark. Best suited for full sun with moist well drained
soils. Not suitable for small yards.
#316 18-24” bare root 5 seedlings for $13.00
BUNDLES OF SHRUBS
False Indigo (Amorpha fruticosa) A wetland shrub to 10’ tall. Produces purple flowers in spring to early
summer. Prefers full to part sun and adapts to different soil conditions, tolerates occasional flooding.
#356 18-24” bare root 5 seedlings for $14.00
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) Reaches 3-6’ tall with a spread of 10’. The Creamy white
globe-shaped flowers attract honeybees. Ducks and other birds eat seeds during migration. Prefers moist
to wet conditions, does not tolerate dry areas. Can withstand flooded conditions for long periods.
#357 18-24” bare root 5 seedlings for $13.00
Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) Multi-stemmed upright shrub 2-6’ tall. Alternate leaves are lance shape
and serrated. Small white flowers develop in mid to late summer. Prefers full sun and wet to moist soil
conditions.
#366 18-24” bare root 5 seedlings for $15.00
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) Upright spreading shrub reaching 6-8’. Plant full sun to part shade.
Older bark exfoliates into papery strips. Adapts to difficult situations, withstands acid, alkaline and dry
soils, tolerates salt spray.
#367 18-24” bare root 5 seedlings for $13.00
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica ) Low, wide spreading habit grows 2-4' tall with a spread 68’ wide.
Withstands some shade or full sun, prefers well drained soils. Fast erosion control on banks.
#368 18-24” bare root 5 seedlings for $13.00
Roundleaf Dogwood (Cornus rugosa) Can grow from a single stem or with multiple stems, pruning
promotes a shrubby appearance. Has white clusters of flowers in the spring. Likes a thin canopy, wood-
land edges and medium to medium dry soil. Grows up to 10’.
#369 18-24” bare root 5 seedlings for $14.00EVERGREEN TREES
Evergreen selections can be planted singly or in groupings, as a windbreak or wildlife planting. Select
evergreen trees may be purchased as single trees in gallon pots, or in bundles of 10 bare root trees.
White Pine (Pinus strobus) Fast growing tree, reaches 50-70' with a pyramidal crown. The soft long needles
are silvery blue-green in color. Grows best in well-drained soils, but can survive extreme conditions.
#250 15-18” container grown $12.00 each
OR
#401 2-2 12-18” 10 for $25.00
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Rapid growing 40-60' tall. It has an open shape with straight stiff
branches. The needles are a shining dark green. Widely adapted to a variety of soils. Good for wind-
breaks.
#403 2-2 15-24” 10 for $28.00
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) Renowned for its beautiful blue-green color. Grows 80-100' tall
with a dense crown. This spruce is conical when young becoming pyramidal in age. Does well in well-
drained to dry soils. Provides wildlife cover.
#252 12-15” container grown $12.00 each
OR
#404 P+2, P+3 15-24” 10 for $28.00
Norway Spruce (Picea abies) Fast growing and long lived tree with pyramidal growth. Does well in a
variety of conditions, but not drought tolerant. Grows 40-60’. Good windbreak selection.
#254 15-18” container grown $12.00 each
OR
#406 2-1, 2-2 15-24” 10 for $25.00
Black Hills Spruce (Picea glauca densata) A hardy White Spruce from the Black Hills. Grows 40-60’ tall.
Dark green foliage is dense with needles 1/3-3/4” long. Tolerant of adverse conditions and considerable
shade. Provides wildlife cover. Good windbreak selection.
#407 2-2 10-18” 10 for $24.00
What is the Difference Between seedlings and Transplants?
The figures 1-0, 2-1, 2-2, and PL+1 refer to the age of the seedling or transplant. The first figure indicates
the number of years grown in the seedbed. The second figure indicates the number of years in the transplant
bed. The total of the two numbers is the age of the plant. Thus a 2-2 is a four year old transplant. Transplant
beds have wider spacing so transplants have heavier root stock than seedlings and multiple branching.
P– indicates a plug seedling. The seedling was produced in a container (usually in a greenhouse for one year).CONSERVATION BOOKS
Landscaping for Wildlife - by Carrol L. Henderson. This comprehensive guide on the benefits and principles of
landscaping for wildlife will assist you in selecting plantings for your yard, farm or woodlands. 149 pages, spiral
bound paperback with color illustrations and photos.
#500 $12.00
Woodworking for Wildlife - by Carrol L. Henderson. A companion to the above. This complete guide has
plans and instructions for various types of feeders, birdhouses and nest boxes as well as information on the birds and
mammals that use them. 111 pages, spiral bound paperback with color photos.
#501 $20.00
Wild About Birds - by Carrol L. Henderson. A comprehensive bird feeding guide that discusses various food
sources and feeder types to attract particular birds species. Also includes plans and instructions for bird feeders.
278 pages, spiral bound paperback with color photos.
#502 $20.00
Kane County Natural Areas and Wild Plants (3rd edition) - A compilation of years of plant experience and
knowledge by Kane County Forest Preserve’s Dick Young. Included are location and descriptions of Kane County
natural areas and plant species found there. 218 pages, paperback with plant illustration.
#503 $15.00
Critters of Illinois - by Ann E. McCarthy. A user friendly pocket guide of common critters of Illinois including
mammals, birds, fish, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Includes full color pictures, life history, identifying
features, and interesting facts. 128 pages, paperback.
#505 $6.00
Birds of Illinois Field Guide - by Stan Tekiela. A field guide of bird species common to the state. For each bird,
there is a color picture, state range, life history, and special notes. 270 pages, paperback.
#506 $13.00
Trees of Illinois Field Guide - by Stan Tekiela. A field guide that helps quickly identify 124 of the most
common trees in Illinois. For each tree, there is a full color picture, state range, needle or leaf type, height,
origin and special author’s notes. 258 pages, paperback.
#507 $14.00
Rock and Minerals - by Dan R. and Bob Lynch. A field guide of rocks and minerals found in Wisconsin,
Illinois and Iowa. For each rock and mineral there is a full color picture and description. 244 pages,
paperback.
#508 $15.00
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Page 5SINGLE FORBS
These native perennial plants are sold singly. They are landscape ready plugs that have 5” fully
developed roots. Plugs will be bagged.
Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) Smooth perennial grows 3-6”, with shiny, linear leaves and 5-
petaled, small blossoms that are white with thin pink lines. Blooms late March to mid-June. Likes
dappled sunlight with moist to dry conditions.
#613 2.63” wide x 3.5” deep $6.00 each
Cut-leaf Toothwort (Dentaria laciniata) Early spring wildflower, petals are white sometimes tinted
with pink. Grows in shaded areas, prefers moist to mesic conditions with rich soil and decaying leaves.
#615 2.25” wide x 5” deep $6.00 each
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Grows 2-6’, upper stem terminates in a pink umbel of
flowers that bloom in late summer. Plant full sun, wet to moist conditions. Can tolerate flooding.
#703 2.25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Grows 2-3’tall with individual flowers that are 2-3” across
and have drooping purple-pink petals. Blooms June-July. Prefers full sunlight and moist to mesic
conditions.
#707 2.25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Showy Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida) Showy yellow flowers bloom June-October and do well
cut or dried. Grows 2-3’ in full sun and well drained soil with consistent moisture.
#712 2.25” wide x 3.5” deep $3.00 each
Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis) Plant grows about 1’tall with hairy light green leaves. The flowers are
light lavender and funnel-shaped. Very adaptable, tolerating full or partial sun, moist to dry conditions
and almost any kind of soil.
#713 2.25” wide x 3.5” deep $3.00 each
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Grows 2-4’ feet, upper stems that have clusters of white flower heads
that bloom late summer to early fall. Plant forms colonies in full or partial sun and wet to moist
conditions with lots of organic matter. Can withstand some flooding.
#718 2.25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) Leaves have distinctive stiff teeth along margins, prickly
ball shaped flowers up to an inch across bloom mid to late summer. Grows 2-5’ tall in full and moist to
slightly dry conditions.
#719 2.25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) Smooth, graceful perennial with 3-7 linear leaflets and
cylindrical, royal purple spikes blooming from late June to late Sept.
#721 2.25 ” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Early Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) Grows 3-5’ tall, branching occasionally and becoming bushy.
Easy to cultivate. Deep yellow flowerheads blooms early to late summer. Prefers moist to mesic areas.
#722 2 .25” wide x 3.5” deep $3.00 eachSINGLE FORBS
These native perennial plants are sold singly. They are landscape ready plugs that have 5” fully
developed roots. Plugs will be bagged
Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica var. shrevei) Grows 2-3’ high. Leaves on the plant stem grow slightly
taller than the pale blue-violet flower. Blooms late spring to early summer. Plant partial to full sun and
wet to moist conditions.
#723 2 .25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) Reaches 2-4’tall with smooth grass like leaves and three lobed
violet flowers that occur in small clusters. Flowers bloom late spring to mid-September are open in the
morning and close during sunny afternoons. Grows full or partial sun and moist to slightly dry areas.
#740 2.25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) A spike of purple-pink flowers starts to bloom in late
summer atop a plant reaching 4’ tall. Can do well in poor soils like clay but prefers moist to mesic soil.
May bend oddly to reach sun if area is shaded.
#745 2.25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) Grows 2.5-4’ tall with light green square stems, aromatic oregano
scented leaves and a rounded head of lavender flowers. Prefers full or partial sun and moist to slightly dry
soil. Ruby-throated hummingbirds visit this plant.
#746 2.25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Hairy Beardstongue (Penstemon hirsutus) Clusters of trumpet shaped lavender flowers bloom on hairy
stems in early summer and attract many pollinators including hummingbirds. Can grow in sun, partial
sun or shade and moist to dry soils.
#747 2.25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
Prairie Phlox (Phlox Pilosa) Flowers with 5 broad, flat petals bloom atop a thin stem up to 2’ tall late
spring to early summer. Flower color varies from white, to pink to lavender. Likes full or partial sun and
moist to mesic conditions.
#748 2.25” wide x 5” deep $4.00 each
Elm-leaved Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia) A slender plant 1-4’ tall with yellow flowers that bloom
from a central stem July– Mid November. This woodland species prefers part shade to full sun. Can
form colonies and tolerate dry soil once established.
#750 2.25” wide x 5” deep $3.00 each
For more detailed descriptions and information on selecting the right trees and plants for your yard visit:
University of Illinois Extension
Selecting a Tree for Your Home- web.extension.illinois.edu/treeselector/
Selecting a Shrubs for Your Home- web.extension.illinois.edu/shrubselector/
Wildflowers- web.extension.illinois.edu/wildflowers/
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Plants Database– plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/java/
Illinois Wildflowers
illinoiswildflowers.infoSINGLE FORBS
These native perennial plants are sold singly. They are landscape ready plugs that have 5” fully
developed roots. Plugs will be bagged.
Silky Aster (Symphyotrichum sericeum) Grows well in full sun and almost any well drained soil. Does not
tolerate competition from taller plants. 1-2’ leaves are covered in soft hairs and appear silvery, Flower-
heads are purple with yellow centers and bloom in September-October.
#751 2.25” wide x 5” deep $5.00 each
Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) Has a central stem from 2-6’ with a whorl of leaves, topped by
spikes of white tubular flowers that blooms July-August. Likes full sun and moist to average soil
conditions.
#752 2.25” wide x 5” deep $4.00 each
SINGLE GRASSES, SEDGES & RUSHES
Side Oats Grama ((Bouoteloua curtipendula) Grass grows to 2-2-1/2’ in fall, with its grains hanging
down one side of the stem. Prefers dry conditions, drought resistant. Can tolerate a variety of soils.
#805 2.5” wide x 3.5” deep $3.00 each
Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) Perennial grass grows 3-8’ tall with a golden-brown plume-like seed
head. Grows in moist to dry conditions and tolerates various soil types.
#806 2.5” wide x 3.5” deep $3.00 each
Common Lake Sedge (Carex lacustris) A colony forming sedge to 3’. Leaf blades are dark green and
grooved, topped with spikelets. Prefers full sun and wet conditions with soil containing mud and silt.
Grows actively in spring and fall when temperatures are cool.
#834 2.5” wide x 3.5” deep $4.00 each
Fruited Oval Sedge (Carex molesta) Grows 1-2.5’ tall topped with oval shaped spikelets. Adaptable
and slightly aggressive in open situations but prefers full to partial sun, wet to mesic conditions and
loam to clay-loam soil.
#835 2.5 wide x 3.5” deep $3.00 each
Common Rush (Juncus effusus) Likes full sun, wet conditions and mucky soil. Green slender stem
grows 2-4’ with clusters of green to brown flowers that bloom from the side of the stem. Can be easily
established by dividing clumps.
#860 2.5 wide x 3.5” deep $3.00 each
Rufus Bulrush (Scirpus pendulus) An open nodding, branching spikelet grows on top a 2-4’ stalk. Plant
full sun to part shade, wet to mesic conditions and soil with organic matter to hold moisture.
#861 2.5 wide x 3.5” deep $3.00 each
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kanedupageswcd.org/kd/tree-plant-salePLANT PACKAGES Prairie Plant Packages Plant a prairie garden of brilliant colors and seasonal blooms. Attract birds and butterflies! These packages when full grown have an average height of 2-4’ and include grasses for winter character, as well as flowers. Each package consists of 50 plugs 2.24”x5”deep (5 each of the items listed below.) When planted on 15” centers, the package will yield a 75 square foot pollinator gar- den. 903– POLLINATOR GARDEN $80.00/package This package is appropriate for areas with full sun to nearly full sun and a variety of soil types. Common Name Scientific Name Flower Color Time Height Butterfly Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa Orange June-Sept. 2’ Purple Prairie Clover Dalea purpurea Purple June-July 3’ Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Pink-Purple June-July 3’ Rattlesnake Master Eryngium yuccifolium Green July-Sept. 3-4’ Downy Sunflower Helianthus mollis Yellow July-Sept. 2-4’ Button Blazingstar Liatris aspera Violet Purple Aug-Sept. 4’ Hairy Beardstongue Penstemon hirsutus Purple May-June 1-3’ Blue-stemmed Goldenrod Solidago caesia Yellow Aug.-Oct 3’ Smooth Blue Aster Symphyotrichum laeve Blue Aug-Oct. 3-4’ Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium 2-3’ #904– RAIN GARDEN $80.00/package This garden is appropriate for wet areas along ponds, retention areas or streamside. Plants can be submerged in water for short periods of time, alternating with drier periods. Common Name Scientific Name Flower Color Time Height Wild Columbine Aquilegia canadensis Red-Yellow May-June 2-3’ Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Pink-Purple June-July 3’ Spotted Joe-pye Weed Eutrochium maculatum Magenta Aug.- Sept. 4’ Wild Quinine Parthenium integrifolium White June-July 3’ Foxglove Beardstongue Penstemon digitalis White June-July. 3’ Slender Mountain Mint Pynanthemum tenuifolium White June- Aug 2’ Blue Wood Aster Symphiotrichum cordifolium Blue July– Aug 3’ Spiderwort Tradescantia ohiensis Purple May-June 3’ Golden Alexanders Zizia aurea Yellow May-June 1-3’ Shallow Sedge Carex lurida 2”
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The KDSWCD gives no warranty expressed or implied as to growth or productivity.
Size and description are as stated by the nursery.
We have selected plant species that are well adapted to our climate extremes and growing season.
Successful planting depends on many things: proper site selection, planting, maintenance and care
prior to planting.
Therefore, no refunds!
The KDSWCD cannot be responsible for trees, shrubs or prairie plants not picked up on the
designated pick-up day nor can refunds be made.
DISTRICT PROGRAMS
Land Use Opinion Reports: Mandated by Section 22.02a of the Soil and Water Conservation District Act,
this report does more than inventory the natural resources on a proposed development site. It provides an
opinion, identifies natural features and offers an unbiased review of the land.
Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Program: From new bridges to airport runways, rezoned land to
construction sites, land restoration to streambank stabilization, the Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation
District (KDSWCD) reviews stormwater pollution prevention plans, inspects sites, identifies areas for
improved soil containment and comes back to make sure the work is done right.
Cost Share Funds: To help farmers improve water quality, KDSWCD provides technical assistance and
shares in the cost of conservation practices—from cover crops to pollinator habitat, filter strips to grass water-
ways.
Education Program: KDSWCD educates adults and the next generation of land and water stewards through
outreach programs, workshops, contests and scholarships for people of all ages and abilities.
Water Test Program: Nitrate, metal, and pesticide test kits available are for purchase during the designated
time in winter and fall. Program information is published in ForeverGreen or see below.
Spring/Fall Fish Sale: Various fish species are sold for the purpose of pond stocking. Grass Carp are
available for weed control.
KDSWCD has historical aerial photography dating back to 1939 for Kane
County and 1954 for DuPage.
Privat e Well Wat er T e s ting Progr am
*February 22 – March 5 2021 *March 7, 2021 *March 8, 2021
Kits must be paid for upon pickup
Results are confidential and mailed to you in 4-6 weeks
More information in ForeverGreen
or on our webpage at kanedupageswcd.org/kd/water-testingKANE-DUPAGE SWCD 2021 CONSERVATION CATALOG
Plants for Your Conservation Needs Order # ___________
Payment must accompany order NAME:__________________________________________________
Remit and send to:
Kane-DuPage SWCD ADDRESS:________________________________________________
2315 Dean St., Suite 100 CITY, STATE, ZIP: _________________________________________
St. Charles, IL 60175
TELEPHONE (DAY) (____)___________EVENING (____)___________
More information call 630/584-7960 Ext. 3
kanedupageswcd.org/kd/ EMAIL:___________________________________________________
NO. NAME PRICE QTY PRICE X QTY
CONSERVATION BOOK ORDER FORM
Your book will be available on Pick-Up day
NO. TITLE PRICE QTY PRICE X QTY
#500 Landscaping for Wildlife $12.00
#501 Woodworking for Wildlife $20.00
#502 Wild About Birds $20.00
#503 Kane County Natural Areas and Wild Plants $15.00
(3rd edition) by Dick Young
#505 Critters of Illinois Pocket Guide $6.00
#506 Birds of Illinois Field Guide $13.00
#507 Trees of Illinois Field Guide $14.00
#508 Rocks and Minerals $15.00
GRAND TOTAL2315 DEAN STREET, SUITE 100
ST CHARLES, IL 60175
630.584.7960 EXT. 3
kanedupageswcd.org/kd/
WHAT CONSERVATION PLANTINGS CAN DO FOR YOU…
SHADE MEANS ENERGY CONSERVATION
A well placed deciduous tree can provide shade in the heat of the summer when air
conditioners are going, but allow full advantage of the sun’s energy on those bright
winter days. Trees provide nesting habitat and cover for birds. Some tree species also
provide food for the birds.
WINDBREAKS FOR CONSERVATION
Windbreaks can protect your property from winter winds that steal your heating energy
dollars, control drifting snow, protect outside work areas and livestock and also provide food,
cover and nesting habitat for wildlife.
EROSION CONTROL FOR SOIL CONSERVATION
Keep your soil from washing away! Plantings for bare soil areas, slopes and banks keep
soil in its place. Plantings along creeks and streams should utilize a minimum 5 to 10
foot buffer zone. Stream corridor plantings will help reduce erosion, filter out pollutants,
and improve habitat.
GROUNDWATER RECHARGE AND PROTECTION
Groundwater is the major resource for drinking water in Illinois. Aquifer recharge is
critical for replenishing groundwater. Impervious surfaces such as roads and roofs not only
increase water runoff, but also impede water’s ability to percolate down through the soil to
recharge aquifers.
GIVE WILDLIFE A BREAK
Planting a variety of evergreen, deciduous, and herbaceous plant species can provide
food, cover and nesting habitat for wildlife. Varying your plant species can vary the number
of songbirds and mammals that use it.You can also read
