Guide #1
Getting Started
Build your first pollinator garden
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Learn: HOA-Conscious Native Landscaping
Native landscaping doesn't have to mean uncertainty. Our guides focus on presentation-ready planning, cues of care, and design principles that help your yard look intentional — not accidental.
These resources are designed to reduce uncertainty and help you make informed decisions. HOA approval varies by community — we provide education, not guarantees.
Start Here (In an HOA?)
If you're navigating HOA rules, these articles cover the fundamentals: why structure matters more than plant choice, and how to design yards that reduce friction.
Blog Article
HOA-Conscious Native Landscaping: Why Structure Matters More Than Plant Choice
Learn why most HOA landscaping issues are about appearance—not plants—and how structure, edges, and intentional design help native yards look maintained and HOA-conscious.
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Blog ArticleHOAs Don't Hate Native Plants — They Hate Chaos
Most HOA conflicts with native plants come from layout and structure, not plant choice. Learn why visual order matters more than species and how to design native gardens that pass HOA review.
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Blog ArticleHOA-Conscious Native Landscaping: Solving the Design Puzzle for a Front Yard That Reduces Risk
Native landscaping can reduce HOA risk when you start with structure. Learn a layout-first framework—edges, height layers, and repetition—that makes native front yards look intentional and well-maintained.
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Guides & Resources
Guide #2
Why Native Plants?
Benefits for local ecosystems
10 min read • Science-backed
Guide #3
Ecoregions
Why "native" depends on place
6 min read - Map-based
Guide #4
Garden Maintenance
Keep it healthy and intentional
7 min read • Practical checklist
Guide #5
Cues of Care
Making native gardens look intentional
5 min read • Visual guidance
Guide #6
HOA 101
Native landscaping with less uncertainty
6 min read • HOA guidance
Guide #7
Butterfly Lifecycle
From caterpillar to butterfly
12 min read • Educational
Guide #8
Plant Toxicity
Evidence-based safety information
8 min read • Science-backed • SafetyMore Resources
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