This guide features a planting plan focused on natives typically found in Illinois woodlands. The plan creates year-round interest for homeowners and extends the foraging season for pollinators. Additionally, native plants help soak up rainfall and can be used in rain gardens.

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This guide features a planting plan focused on natives typically found in Illinois woodland borders. The plan creates year-round interest for homeowners and extends the foraging season for pollinators. Additionally, native plants help soak up rainfall and can be used in rain gardens.

Alternate Version

A screen reader friendly version is available here.

En Español

Jardín del Bosque para los Bordes en español está aquí.
La publicación para un lector de pantalla está disponible aquí.

This guide features a planting plan focused on natives typically found in wet Illinois woodlands. The plan creates year-round interest for homeowners and
extends the foraging season for pollinators. Additionally, native plants help soak up rainfall and can be used in rain gardens.

Alternate Version

A screen reader friendly version can be found here.

En Español

Jardín del Bosque Húmedo en español está aquí.
La publicación para un lector de pantalla está disponible aquí.

Overview of the implementation of a local comprehensive water master plan.

This publication discusses the benefits of several urban best management practices for protecting or improving water quality. These BMPs are used in the Long-Term Hydrologic Impact Assessment model in the Tipping Point Planner decision support system.

This document is available through the Purdue Extension Education Store at https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-580-W.

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