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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s year three of watching your new native garden bloom – but wait, where are all the Black-eyed Susans, Partridge Pea, and Yarrow? They stole the show for the first […]

When you think of native habitat restoration you might picture rolling hills filled with colorful flowers and grasses. But have you considered the many benefits trees and shrubs bring to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Native Plants During Droughts Native plants, due to their long evolutionary history within specific regions, possess a remarkable set of genetic adaptations that enable them to excel in their local […]

The Bee Population Is Dwindling In the complex ecosystem that constitutes our biosphere, bees and other pollinators play an essential and often underappreciated role. These diminutive organisms are the critical […]

Tall Blazing Star Liatris pycnostachya is a perennial plant that stands out in any garden due to its unique growth pattern and striking appearance. It grows in clumps, with each […]

Ah, October in Minnesota! The landscape shifts to a mosaic of vibrant autumnal colors, signaling the approach of winter. If you have a native garden, this is a pivotal time […]