The first stage of the project was the planning phase which consisted of research and mapping. In depth research was conducted in order to narrow down the native plants that are best suited for the project area according to water needs, sun exposure, soil drainage, size, pollinators, companion plants, availability and ease of care. Once a list of potential plants was established, a rough draft of a layout was designed with those plants in mind taking into consideration all of their aforementioned needs. 

In phase two of the project, soil samples were sent out to a lab and analyzed. While awaiting the results of the analysis, the top layer of dirt and old weed preventions were removed. Once the preexisting top layer of dirt and the several layers of weed sheet was removed the area was edged and roped off to prevent foot traffic. After the soil was properly prepped, plants and tools were sourced through donation and local native nurseries. 

In the final stage of the project, plant placement was mapped out and holes were created for each plant in order to help things run more smoothly during the scheduled kids planting day. On two separate planting days, local elementary-aged children gathered at the site to learn about their local environment, soil composition and the native plants they were about to plant. The planting days were a success! The kids were amazing and the garden is already beautiful and blooming! Once the plants were in the ground, signs were installed for each plant that display: the plants name, who planted it and their age, what wildlife the plant attracts/aids and a QR code linking to more information regarding the plant itself. At the end of phase three, a maintenance schedule was created for volunteers to follow until the plants have become established enough to maintain themselves.