Make summer planting easy!

What if your landscapes thrived effortlessly this summer? With native plants, they can—and our 25% off sale on premium perennials (through June 30) makes now the perfect time to start using natives—or add MORE to your landscape projects!

Spotlighting the elegant native pagoda dogwood, this issue explores how this and other native plants can be used to create stunning, sustainable landscapes that work to protect a project site, cut maintenance, support ecosystems, and boost value.

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Save 25% on Forrest Keeling's premium native perennials, grown with exclusive RPM technology. These lush, versatile #1 plants are perfect for bioswales, no-mow zones, or as shrub fillers—all while supporting pollinators.

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Enhance your project with our resilient, sustainable perennials. Browse our perennials list or contact us to learn more!

Native Perennials

Pagoda Dogwood:

A Native Gem for Your Landscape

The Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia), native to eastern North America, is a stunning tree growing 15-25 feet tall and wide. Its unique tiered branching pattern resembles a pagoda. In spring, it blooms with creamy-white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by blue-black fruits in summer loved by birds. Autumn brings reddish-purple leaves.

Adaptable and low-maintenance, it thrives in various soils and partial shade. It is considered a wetland indicator species with a ‘FACU’ status, meaning it occurs in both wetland and non-wetland habitats.

Plant pagoda dogwood to enhance your landscapes and support local wildlife, available now in #3 containers.

It’s not too early to contact us for fall orders including RPM-produced pagoda dogwood. Ready to plant your dogwood? Watch our expert-led YouTube video for step-by-step tips on proper tree planting.

Native plants create stunning, practical landscapes that save time, cut costs, and conserve resources while boosting the environment. They manage stormwater, enrich soil, and support wildlife. The Springfield, Missouri residential design pictured here showcases this with species like swamp milkweed and prairie dropseed, highlighting teamwork between architect and landscaper. Design principles include site-specific planning and precision using topographic surveys. Native plants reduce stormwater runoff by 65% or more, lower maintenance, increase biodiversity, and offer year-round beauty.

Elevate property value and resilience with natives. Contact us for assistance in selecting the best native species for your site.

Mary Gibler is a cornerstone of Forrest Keeling Nursery, bringing years of dedication to the sales team. As a key player in wholesale sales, her influence shines through her warm smile and kind words, leaving a lasting impression on clients.

Beyond her exceptional service, Mary embraces a vibrant, simple life—loving to cook, spend time with family and friends, work, attend concerts, and relax on the Mississippi River. Married for 44 years to her husband, Darrell, she thrives being "loud, large, and in charge in the background," making her an invaluable asset to Forrest Keeling and its customers.

"Mary's knowledge and passion for native plants are evident in every interaction. She goes above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction," shares a long-time customer.

Forrest Keeling Nursery (FKNursery.com) is the leading producer of native plants in North America. With over seventy-five years dedicated to environmental stewardship, Forrest Keeling’s innovative technology and meticulous attention to superior plant provenance make it exceptionally equipped to provide premium native plant materials for any project.

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