Getting Started
Build your first pollinator garden
Your journey to creating a thriving pollinator habitat starts here!
📖 8 min read • Beginner friendlyUpdated January 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 filtered by sun, water, bloom time, and more
- Learn — Read guides like this one to build your knowledge
- Plan — Create garden designs with AI assistance or from templates
- Saved — Access your favorite plants and saved plans
- Account — Manage settings and your subscription
Suggested Workflow
Browse plants in Explore and tap the heart to save favorites
Go to Plan and create a new garden design
Use AI Design to generate a layout based on your site conditions
Review your plan and export it to share or print
Pro Tip
Use the Bloom Calendar in your plan to see what flowers when — aim for continuous blooms from spring through fall!
Ready to start?
Browse our native plants collection to find the perfect plants for your garden!
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