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What kind of native planter are you?
Ready to find out what kind of native planting is right for you? Complete the quiz to find out!
What kind of garden appeals to you the most?
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Q1
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Mixed, but orderly.
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B
Wild and free
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C
A pollinator paradise
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D
The songbird magnet
Does your planting area tend to be more dry, wet, or a combination of the two?
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Q2
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More dry
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B
More wet
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C
A combination, a bit wet and/or dry depending on recent conditions
Is there full sun (6-8 hours of direct, unfiltered light per day), part sun (4-6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day), or low sun (3 or fewer hours of direct, unfiltered per day) in the area you plan to plant?
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Q3
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Full sun
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B
Part sun
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C
Low sun
What is your project style?
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Q4
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I like to get my project done, and then move on to the next!
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I enjoy the process, and am okay with completing multiple projects at once
How well do you know plant species?
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Q5
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Not well
B
I know some
C
I know all the plants!
What is your budget like for this project?
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Q6
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≤$500. I want to stretch my money as far as possible!
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$500. I only want to spend the grant amount.
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>$500. The grant is just a supplement.
Which description best describes your project site?
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Q7
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Shady, wooded, and moist
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Full sun exposure, but a small area
C
Mostly open, and dry, but with several mature trees
Who is doing the work for the project?
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Q8
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I am a DIY'er and plan to complete the project without hiring a professional
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I will complete part or most of the work on my own, but may hire a professional for some part of the project
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The work will be fully hired out
How much maintenance can you do?
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Q9
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Low maintenance. I want to spend time enjoying my garden, not identifying and pulling weeds, watering heavily, and managing edging.
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Average maintenance. I like to spend time in my garden, and have more time to dedicate to daily or weekly maintenance.
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Heavy maintenance. I love to be outside and in my garden, and want to spend time learning about my garden, and maintaining it to perfection.
Picture your site in a year. Which of these things are you most excited to see?
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Q10
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Pollinators! I can't wait to see how many pollinators visit my site.
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Birds! I am a birdwatcher, I'm excited to attract more birds to my site.
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C
Colorful flowers! I look forward to bringing more color into my site.
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D
A solution to a persistent puddle! It will be great to plant a garden where water already pools during storms.
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