How much sun do you get? Is your soil well-drained? What about soil type? Correctly identifying your site conditions is the key to a successful garden.

You’ve heard the buzz but aren’t sure where to start. Maybe you’re new to the region. How do I know if a plant is native here? Will it look messy? Will it attract ticks? Do I need to remove all non-native plants first?

The pollinators don’t care how your native plant garden is organized, but humans might. You can use native plants in traditional designs, or embrace the prairie aesthetic. Whatever your preference, I can share tips and resources to help you minimize maintenance and maximize biodiversity. And stick to your budget.

P.S. If you have struggled with flopping plants or weed issues, garden design might be part of the problem.

With a new garden, it’s important to remove all existing vegetation before you start. There are a variety of ways to do this, from sod removal to solarization.

When a native garden reaches three years old, a new set of questions often arises: How do I know what’s a weed? Should I fertilize? When should I do fall cleanup? My plants are moving around and some have disappeared - help!

You have dead lawn under a tree and want to do something to benefit pollinators. Can anything grow in the shade?

You inherited a neglected garden and aren’t sure whether to burn it all down or rehabilitate it.

You have a wet area in the yard that is hard to mow. Could this be a native plant garden?