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Garden Maintenance

Keep it healthy and intentional

Practical routines that support your plants and reinforce cues of care.

📖 7 min read • Practical checklist

Native gardens don't need perfection, but they do benefit from predictable upkeep. Regular maintenance keeps plants healthy and signals intention to neighbors and HOAs.

  • Health: remove dead material and reduce disease pressure
  • Function: keep flowers blooming and habitat usable
  • Appearance: prevent "collapse" that reads as neglect
Cues of care shortcut

Edges and cleanup timing usually matter more (visually) than plant choice.