Prairie Plants in the Home Landscape
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Discover how to incorporate prairie plants into your yard to create a stunning, sustainable landscape that minimizes mowing, watering, and fertilizing—while maximizing ecological benefits. This program offers practical guidance for homeowners looking to transition to a more natural and resilient yard design.
Participants will learn:
• Site Assessment & Plant Selection: Choose the right prairie plants for your specific conditions—wet, dry, sunny, or shady.
• Step-by-Step Installation: From evaluating your site to selecting seeds, planting, and establishing your prairie garden.
• Maintenance Strategies: Keep your landscape weed-free and thriving with minimal effort.
• Wildlife & Pollinator Support: Use native host and ecotype plants to attract and sustain beneficial insects and animals.
• Ecological Landscaping Principles: Embrace a nature-based approach to landscaping that supports biodiversity and soil health.
• Prairie Restoration Overview: A brief look at how these practices connect to broader restoration efforts.
Takeaway: Attendees will receive one native plant plug, curated plant lists and a guide to reputable native seed suppliers to help them get started.