Getting Started
Build your first pollinator garden
Your journey to creating a thriving pollinator habitat starts here!
8 min read • Beginner friendlyUpdated May 2026
Pollinator Patch helps you design a native garden tailored to your region. Here's how to get the most out of it:
- Explore: Browse native plants, butterflies, and bees for your region
- Ask Patch: Get personalized garden answers from our assistant
- My Garden: Track your plants, zones, wishlist, and garden stats
- Tools: Use Quick Plan, find native nurseries, and look up local rebates
- Account: Manage settings and your subscription
Suggested Workflow
Browse Explore and tap + on plants you like to save them to your wishlist in My Garden
Open Tools and run Quick Plan to generate a layout for your site
Review the plan, then add plants to My Garden as you put them in the ground
Use Ask Patch any time you have a question about a specific plant or your design
Pro Tip
Use the Bloom Calendar in your plan to see what flowers when. Aim for continuous blooms from spring through fall!