Prairie Restorations Blog

Explore Prairie Restorations’ blog for expert tips on native plants, restoration projects, and creating sustainable landscapes in Minnesota.

An established Minnesota prairie.

How Long Does It Take To Establish a Prairie?

Your site was planned, prepped and planted. The installation is “done”. Now what? How fast will it develop? When will you get flowers? What do you need to do? As […]

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Blue Eye Bunch

Get to Know: Sisyrinchium campestre

Prairie Blue-eyed Grass Small but mighty and, despite its name, not a grass, the premium forb S. campestre is a diminutive member of the Iridaceae (Iris Family). This perennial plant punctuates […]

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Smoke billowing over a burning prairie

Renewal by Fire

Burning a residential acreage near Princeton this week With the snow clearing and just before new green shoots emerge, late March/Early April is time for burning. But why burn at […]

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Greenhouse with diverse plants and flowers.

In Our Greenhouses Our Mission is Growing

Hi, I’m Chris Kohtz, PRI’s Director of Sales. After a cold but surprisingly brief winter, Princeton is finally turning green. Yesterday, I walked across the prairie between the office and […]

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Cluster of pink milkweed flowers with green leaves.

Asclepias Syriaca: Common Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca, also known as Common Milkweed, is a valuable plant that can be found throughout Minnesota and the United States. This plant is not only beautiful with its clusters […]

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Purple bellflowers blooming in a green meadow.

Native Gardening in Urban Areas

What plants work well in urban areas? There are many native plants in Minnesota that are well-suited for urban gardens or container gardening. Of course, when selecting native plants for your […]

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House surrounded by vibrant wildflower garden

Why you need plants in your native restoration project!

Diversity equals success in restorations. We often see customers come into our garden centers in Spring and early Summer looking for seed to help establish their newly prepared restoration site. […]

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Close-up of various grasses and wildflowers.

Stop weeds in your native restoration project!

Why native grasses assist in weed prevention Weeds are a common problem when trying to get your restoration project established. It might seem like you’re fighting a never ending battle […]

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