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We continue our 3x3 series with the final installment focusing on planting helpful plants to feed pollinators, save water, eliminate chemicals, and store carbon. This free course from Minnesota Gardening provides nine keystone actions for creating a healthier lawn and landscape.
• Introducing the concept of "helpful plants" as an inclusive alternative to the native/non-native divide
• Explanation of keystone plants that provide the most ecosystem services for local wildlife
• The importance of reducing lawn areas by converting 20-30 square feet annually to helpful plant spaces
• Why starting with smaller plants is more cost-effective and often produces better long-term results
• Bonus action about reducing salt use to protect waterways (one tablespoon permanently impairs five gallons of water)
• Tour of the Minnesota Gardening platform and membership benefits
• Community support for transitioning to environmentally responsible landscaping practices
Head over to MinnesotaGardening.com and click on 3x3 to download the workbook, see photos, and access the complete course materials. This course is free for now but won't be forever, so check it out today.
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We continue our 3x3 series with the final installment focusing on planting helpful plants to feed pollinators, save water, eliminate chemicals, and store carbon. This free course from Minnesota Gardening provides nine keystone actions for creating a healthier lawn and landscape.
• Introducing the concept of "helpful plants" as an inclusive alternative to the native/non-native divide
• Explanation of keystone plants that provide the most ecosystem services for local wildlife
• The importance of reducing lawn areas by converting 20-30 square feet annually to helpful plant spaces
• Why starting with smaller plants is more cost-effective and often produces better long-term results
• Bonus action about reducing salt use to protect waterways (one tablespoon permanently impairs five gallons of water)
• Tour of the Minnesota Gardening platform and membership benefits
• Community support for transitioning to environmentally responsible landscaping practices
Head over to MinnesotaGardening.com and click on 3x3 to download the workbook, see photos, and access the complete course materials. This course is free for now but won't be forever, so check it out today.

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