Harper and Mary Strategies' Chief Cultivator, Anna Strickland, pauses while spritzing water on an indoor plant. She is a fair-skinned woman with dark brown hair and wears a green and purple dress printed with topiaries.

Ready-Made Guides

Ready-made planting recommendations and guide based on ecological region, which offer a practical, accessible starting point for creating native and sustainable landscapes while honoring the unique ecology of your region. These guides typically include the following components:

Ecological Region Overview | A brief description of your region’s climate, soils, rainfall patterns, and natural plant communities, to help you understand your landscape context.
Native Plant Palettes | Curated lists of regionally appropriate native trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and groundcovers, selected for resilience, biodiversity support, and seasonal interest.
Functional Plant Groupings | Recommendations organized by use, such as pollinator gardens, shade areas, erosion control, rain gardens, screening, or foundation plantings.
Sample Planting Layouts | Ready-to-use design concepts or diagrams showing plant spacing, layering, and relationships that can be adapted to different sites.
Sun and Soil Guidance | Clear notes on light requirements, soil conditions, and moisture preferences for each plant grouping.
Seasonal Interest and Bloom Calendars | Guidance on bloom times, foliage interest, and year-round structure to ensure a dynamic landscape across seasons.
Sustainability Practices | Tips for water-wise planting, soil health, mulching, and reducing chemical inputs to support long-term ecosystem health.
Maintenance and Stewardship | Easy-to-follow care instructions, including establishment timelines, pruning guidance, and adaptive management as the landscape matures.
Customization Tips | Suggestions for adapting your guide to individual sites, including scaling up or down and integrating existing plants.

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