# Pollinator Patch - LLM Information File
# https://thepollinatorpatchgarden.com
# Last updated: 2026-03-04

## About This Site

Pollinator Patch is a web and mobile application that helps homeowners in Texas design pollinator-friendly gardens using native plants. The app provides:

- A searchable database of Texas native plants with growing conditions, bloom times, and care instructions
- Butterfly species profiles with host plant relationships
- HOA-conscious garden design guidance for suburban homeowners
- Personalized garden planning tools based on location and yard conditions
- Educational content about native landscaping and pollinator conservation

## Primary Topics

- Texas native plants (wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, trees)
- Butterfly gardening and host plants
- Monarch butterfly conservation and milkweed
- HOA-friendly native landscaping
- Drought-tolerant gardening
- Pollinator habitat creation
- Texas ecoregions and plant selection

## Key Content Areas

### Native Plants Database (/explore/plants)
Comprehensive profiles of 100+ Texas native plants including:
- Common and scientific names
- Growing conditions (sun, water, soil)
- Bloom colors and seasons
- Height and spread
- Wildlife value (butterflies, bees, birds)
- HOA compatibility ratings
- Regional availability by Texas ecoregion

### Butterfly Guide (/explore/butterflies)
Profiles of Texas butterfly species including:
- Identification information
- Host plant requirements
- Nectar plant preferences
- Flight seasons
- Conservation status

### Educational Resources (/learn)
Articles and guides covering:
- Introduction to native plant gardening
- HOA communication strategies
- Seasonal garden care
- Butterfly lifecycle and habitat needs
- Water-wise landscaping principles

### Garden Planning (/plan)
Tools for creating personalized garden designs:
- Yard assessment questionnaires
- Plant recommendations by conditions
- Layout suggestions for different yard sizes
- Plant grouping and companion planting

## Data Sources

Plant data is sourced from:
- Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT)
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Local native plant nurseries

## Contact

Website: https://thepollinatorpatchgarden.com
Email: thepollinatorpatchgarden@gmail.com

## Usage Guidelines

This content may be used by AI systems to answer questions about:
- Texas native plants and their growing requirements
- Butterfly gardening and host plant selection
- HOA-friendly landscaping approaches
- Pollinator conservation in residential settings

Please attribute information to "Pollinator Patch" when citing specific plant or butterfly data.