Minnesota Native Plant Garden Abstract
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
9-4-2012 1:00 PM
End Date
9-4-2012 2:30 PM
Student's Major
Chemistry and Geology, Geography
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Forrest Wilkerson
Mentor's Department
Geography
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
The development of urban areas is an ongoing process resulting in the displacement native plants and landscapes. Landscaping projects in these areas often use non-native plants, the introduced plant species can cause unforeseen damage to the ecosystem and might not be well suited to the extreme weather of Minnesota. Our project is a small decorative garden on campus that will assess the landscaping qualities of various native Minnesotan plant species. Plants used were chosen for their aesthetics, ease of maintenance, and native distribution. Future Biogeography classes at MNSU will monitor the results of the project as well as perform necessary upkeep.
Minnesota Native Plant Garden Abstract
CSU Ballroom
The development of urban areas is an ongoing process resulting in the displacement native plants and landscapes. Landscaping projects in these areas often use non-native plants, the introduced plant species can cause unforeseen damage to the ecosystem and might not be well suited to the extreme weather of Minnesota. Our project is a small decorative garden on campus that will assess the landscaping qualities of various native Minnesotan plant species. Plants used were chosen for their aesthetics, ease of maintenance, and native distribution. Future Biogeography classes at MNSU will monitor the results of the project as well as perform necessary upkeep.
Recommended Citation
Schulte, Michael; Matthew Schmidt; and Scott Hoffman. "Minnesota Native Plant Garden Abstract." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 9, 2012.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2012/poster-session-B/15
