Customer Appreciation Day
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Join us at our St. Charles Nursery!
6N800 IL- 25, ST. CHARLES, IL
Events
Events
Events
Perennial Possibilities: Design & Discovery in Fennville
Midwest Groundcovers and MNLA invite you to a special event celebrating the beauty and resilience of perennials.
Company Updates
Midwest Groundcovers and Midwest Trading Welcome Two New Board Members
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dan Crane and Bill Davey to the Boards of Directors of The Midwest Companies – Midwest Groundcovers and Midwest Trading.
General
Planting Possibilities: Plants New To Us For 2025
To view the slide deck used in our recent webinar, click below.
Company Updates
Midwest Named Top Workplace
Chicago Tribune names Midwest Groundcovers & Midwest Trading winners of the Chicagoland Top Workplaces 2024 Award.
Company Updates
Into The Future
“It all starts with the customers.”
“Det hele starter med kunderne.”
-Peter Orum, Midwest Companies Founder
General
Why Do We Use Native Plants?
Native plants are functional & low maintenance.Native plants support a healthy ecosystem.Native plants are beautiful! Information compiled by Nikki Melin and Shannon McEnerney of Midwest Groundcovers How to Support Native BeesProvide pollen and nectar sources – they are used for…
Industry Updates
Native Garden Design Principles for Success
“What makes any landscape or any visual image appealing?”
Industry Updates
Plants Underutilized by Landscape Professionals
Carex is a genus that can be overwhelming, due to the sheer number of species. One of the top performers in our Carex Classroom is Carex shortiana, or Short’s Sedge.
General
Seasons: Reflections of a Native Plant Enthusiast
In cooperation with Trish’s family and The Conservation Foundation, Midwest Groundcovers worked to make Trish’s wish to publish her writings from the Native News into book form come true.
