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Reclaiming land after oil and gas operations requires strategies that go beyond temporary fixes. Using native prairie grasses can revitalize soil health, control erosion, and offer sustainable growth.  For project managers in southern oil and gas sectors, choosing native grasses

Custom Seed Mix: the Best Choice for Reclamation Projects In land reclamation, particularly within the oil & gas and solar farm industries, selecting the right seed mix is crucial for long-term success. Whether you’re managing large-scale projects or more focused

Why Native Seed Mixes Are Key for Low-Impact Solar Farms Optimizing Low-Impact Solar Farms with Native Seed Mixes As the demand for renewable energy continues to rise, solar farms are becoming a bigger part of our shift toward a greener

Essential Seeds for Arid Environments In the challenging environment of dry climates, choosing the right seeds for planting can make all the difference. Whether you’re a project manager overseeing a large-scale reclamation project or an agriculture professional aiming to enhance

Custom Seed Blends: Essential for Effective Reclamation Projects When managing a large-scale reclamation project, particularly in the oil and gas or solar farm sectors, the choice of seed blend can significantly impact both your budget and your project’s overall success. 

Inorganic Fertilizers and the Role of Phosphorus and Potassium in Native Prairie Restoration   At Bamert Seed, we take immense pride in cultivating a love of the land that spans generations. We love to see the same thing happen to

International Wildflower Week takes place June 17th through June 23rd. But, one week of recognition hardly seems like enough for such an impactful species of plant. Wildflowers are a pillar of any ecosystem, and essential for creating pollinator habitats. Maybe

Controlling weeds is crucial during the initial stages of establishing native grasses. Weeds compete aggressively for resources and can significantly hinder the development of young native plants. Our team This post explores effective strategies for managing weeds to ensure the

Many of our customers have begun planting native grasses, and one of the most common questions we get this time of year is “How much do I need to irrigate?”. Because this question is so common and so important, we

While reclamation projects have no set window or time frame, they are more frequent in the spring. A successful planting and establishment is necessary to move on to your next project. This makes buying and planting high-quality seeds a crucial

Southeast Texas is an area with a unique ecological challenge. It’s an area that can be plagued by periods of significant wet and dry, making it difficult to identify the steps to take to achieve ecological balance.  However, it’s just

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Mother Nature always knows best. As much as possible, we try to follow her lead and learn from her example. One of her best lessons is the importance of rest, both for the land and for us. While a season

Quickly and Easily Identify Site-Specific Native Seed Blends Reclamation projects are complex scenarios. Beyond managing crews, deadlines, and budgets, there is the importance of identifying the right species for a location. Many regulations around reclamation or revegetation require that an

One of the many lessons learned from Mother Nature is the importance of seasons. Her natural cycles of germination, growth and fruition, harvest, and rest (or dormancy) prove to be as close to perfect as possible in cultivating healthy stands

While Summer heat hasn’t shown any signs of letting up for many of us in the Southwest regions of the U.S., we know that colorful leaves and crisp air are just around the corner. But today, we want to talk

It’s difficult to imagine a more peaceful mental image than looking out from your back porch watching prairie grasses swaying gently in the breeze while local wildlife put on a show:  birds chirping, deer grazing in the distance, bees buzzing

These days, it feels like we’re always hearing about droughts somewhere: California, Utah, the Great Plains – regions all across the U.S. have issues with the loss of water and rivers and lakes down. Even with recent rainfall this year,

Hundreds of years ago, much of the central United States was covered in prairie and grassland. Bison and deer roamed the plains, while smaller mammals and birds benefited from the covering and forage provided by native grasses. We might be

Native species are a critical component of land management and conservation practices. In areas where grazing livestock is prevalent, the use of native grasses has been shown to provide numerous benefits. From providing ground cover to offering nutritional benefits for

As we’ve transitioned from March to April, many of us are experiencing Spring in full force. While these warmer temperatures might be ideal for outdoor activities and evening cookouts, they’re also prime-time planting for warm-season perennials. Planting native perennials is

By Rob Cook, Director of Business Development, Bamert Seed Many times our customers ask if they should fertilize, or ask us to give a fertilization recommendation based off of the species of grass in the blend they’re planting. Unfortunately there

Part 1, Selecting Seed & Seeding Rate By Barry Coker, Reclamation Specialist, Bamert Seed The title “Reclamation Specialist” seems relatively self-explanatory but it can be surprisingly complex. My colleagues and I are all very different people, but we all have

The Right Tool for the Job By Barry Coker, Reclamation Specialist, Bamert Seed The biggest bottleneck that we deal with when it comes to helping our customers establish native vegetation is the availability of the right equipment to use and

By Rob Cook, Director of Business Development, Bamert Seed Every so often we hear about the next silver bullet that will solve all of our problems. Someone is touting the next grass to solve all of our grazing and reclamation

By Rob Cook, Director of Business Development, Bamert Seed Have you been a little confused with bulk pounds vs PLS pounds when you’re purchasing seed? Have you had a seed dealer recommend purchasing a native seed blend on a bulk