Julia Vanatta News Today

In Part 2, two native gardening experts — Bre Bauerly and Julia Vanatta — guide you through site preparation, focusing on shade and soil.

An open lawn, vibrant green blades of turfgrass cut exactingly short, is the traditional hallmark of a well-maintained yard. It may also be misguided.

Before sticking a trowel in the ground to make your Minnesota native garden, take time to consider how you want to use the entirety of your yard.

Youve done all your site prep, timed your sun exposure and checked soil drainage. Now its time for plants. Here are some general tips to ensure you get off on the right foot.