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.