Tag: Sustainable landscaping

The edible pads of the prickly pear cactus, known as nopales, have been a staple in Mexican cuisine for centuries, with over 300 species existing across the Americas. These versatile succulents offer a surprising range of uses, extending far beyond their prickly exterior into the realms of health, food, and environmental sustainability.

As a key component of North American tallgrass prairies, Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) offers a powerful array of benefits for the environment and its inhabitants, a fact recognized by state and federal conservation efforts.

Despite their small size, mosses are responsible for storing vast amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide, playing a crucial role in the global carbon cycle. But beyond this ecological significance, what are the benefits of moss to humans in our daily lives?