While there are keys that remain the same no matter the plant you are putting in the ground, there are a few special tips to keep in mind when planting and establishing native prairie plants. In this episode of Unearth Horticulture, I demonstrate correct planting of a prairie native—Liatris spicata—in my trial garden.
Here are a few of the topics covered:
Selecting the right tool
Mulching to the correct depth
Digging a proper hole
Watering for healthy perennial establishment
In the last establishment of my four-part native prairie plant series in the Garden Gander I will run through what a long-term vision looks like for established native gardens, and what maintenance tasks you can expect down the road.
