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Brightside is ready for the Sustainable Backyard Tour
Brightside is ready for the Sustainable Backyard Tour This Sunday, June 24th, The Sustainable Backyard Tour takes place all over St. Louis from 11 AM to 4 PM. Here at […]
Porous concrete hard at work in St. Louis
Porous Concrete Hard at Work in St. Louis Porous Concrete. Seems like two words that probably shouldn’t go together (unless you like bad concrete). Not anymore, however! This nifty little […]
Blue Star shining bright for butterflies in the Demo Garden!
Blue Star shining bright for butterflies in the Demo Garden! Blue star (more formally known as Amsonia tabernaemontana) is now starting to bloom in the butterfly garden area of the […]
What is naturescaping?
What is Naturescaping? Naturescaping is simply landscaping that works with the natural character of the site opposed to working against it. Both native and non-native species are utilized, and selecting […]