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

Small Space, Big Impact: Creating Patches of Wild at Home

You don’t need acres of land to create a positive impact on the environment – all you need is a single garden bed, boulevard strip, or backyard corner to build an impactful […]

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The Magic of Native Plant Communities

In nature, plants don’t grow in isolation – they grow in communities. Each plant plays a part in the community: some stabilize soil, some fix nitrogen, others provide shade or […]

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Busting Buckthorn – Removing Minnesota’s Worst Invasive Species

If you’ve ever walked through a wooded area and noticed a dense thicket of glossy, green leaves that hang on a lot longer than other species – you’re noticing the […]

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Monarch Migration: Planting a Pathway

As autumn settles in and winter approaches the horizon, we no longer see the magical glint of orange and black floating above the grasses and flowers. Monarchs are on the move […]

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Restoration vs. Landscaping: What’s the Difference?

When you think of a beautiful yard, do you picture neatly manicured lawns and colorful garden beds – or a wild sea of grasses and blooms alive with pollinators? Restoration […]

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Presto – Your Native Plant Selector Tool

You’re restoring your habitat – but what native plants are the best fit? That’s where Presto comes in. Prairie Restorations is excited to announce Presto: Our Native Plant Selector Tool. […]

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What Is a “Native” Plant – And Why Does It Matter?

Hello! Taylor here again from Prairie Restorations. You hear a lot about “planting native” – but what does that even mean? What makes a plant “native”? I’m here to break […]

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Why Prairies Matter: Exploring Minnesota’s Grasslands

Hello everyone! Taylor here at Prairie Restorations. This is the beginning of a series of blog posts about our wonderful native plant communities in Minnesota – starting with our namesake […]

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