![Native plants in the winter.](/sites/default/files/styles/600_x_440_crop/public/2024-04/pxl_20231126_154046192.jpg?itok=SP0inXNC)
Garden Installation & Maintenance
Installation
Building a Pollinator Garden: Learn how to remove existing vegetation to make space for a new garden.
Soil Test Labs: The best way to ensure a healthy and successful garden is to know the conditions of your site. Soil testing is an important component in planning a new garden. Find a list of recommended labs here.
Seed Germination and Saving: Learn how to germinate native seeds in this resource from Prairie Moon Nursery. Many of our native plants have seed heads that can be harvested in the fall - share these seeds with neighbors or participate in a local seed swap!
Maintenance
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?: Learn about IPM, a framework to help guide you through pest management, while minimizing environmental degradation and chemical use.
Plant Disease Identification and Control: Explore this resource to learn about how to manage plant diseases and help your garden stay healthy.
Seasonal Maintenance: Learn how to best prepare your landscape throughout the seasons, while practicing sustainable management techniques.
![Native plants in the winter.](/sites/default/files/styles/600_x_440_crop/public/2024-04/pxl_20231126_154046192.jpg?itok=SP0inXNC)
![Weeding a garden - trowel and pulled weeds laying on ground.](/sites/default/files/styles/600_x_440_crop/public/2024-04/adobestock_502773900.jpeg?itok=9vWa_lJe)