What are Benefits of Native Grasses

Big bluestem is a native grass that adds beauty to any home yard. It also offers many benefits. UMN Extension Professor and Horticulturist Mary Meyer explains why big bluestem improves the soil, attracts wildlife, and how to include it in gardens or landscapes. This is the first part of about the advantages of native grasses.

Blue grama is another native grass that benefits Minnesota gardens. Mary Meyer describes how blue grama can be used on slopes, in rain gardens, and in dry spots like street medians. It also serves as food for endangered butterflies in Minnesota.

Prairie dropseed is a native grass that offers many advantages to yards and gardens in Minnesota. It helps the soil, supports local wildlife, and is easy to care for. Mary Meyer discusses the good things about prairie dropseed. This is the third part of a series about the benefits of native grasses.