Second screen notification counts

[AdamHLG]

I've noticed that the phone app and the Nine e_mail app both show notification counts if those apps are used in the second screen. However gmail and Textra do not show notification counts. I am using Nova Launcher and Tesla unread and I am wondering if this has anything to do with it. I don't think so because I do get notifications for Gmail and Textra on the main screen. Anyone know a work around?

I ask because I side loaded the real earth live wallpaper over at XDA and for the first time I would love a completely clean home screen to show this wonderful live wallpaper. The second screen would be perfect for notifications and app starts for calls, texts and emails.