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Accessible on any device.</p> <p class="muted" style="color:#5a6b78; font-size:.95rem;">Tip: Start with our Beginner Guide section to build confidence quickly.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section id="resources" aria-labelledby="resources-title"> <div class="section-header"> <h2 id="resources-title">Educational Resources</h2> <span class="sub">Hand-picked tools to support your landscaping journey</span> </div> <div class="grid" role="list"> <article class="card resource" role="listitem"> <div class="icon" aria-label="Checklist icon">✓</div> <div> <h4>Beginner Landscaping Checklist</h4> <p>A practical, printable checklist to plan soil, irrigation, and plant selection for your prairie space.</p> </div> </article> <article class="card resource" role="listitem"> <div class="icon" aria-label="Calendar icon">🗓</div> <div> <h4>Seasonal Planting Calendar</h4> <p>What to plant now and when to prune for steady color and low maintenance year-round.</p> </div> </article> <article class="card resource" role="listitem"> <div class="icon" aria-label="Video icon">🎥</div> <div> <h4>Video Tutorials</h4> <p>Short, friendly clips on soil health, mulching, and creating low-water landscapes.</p> </div> </article> <article class="card resource" role="listitem"> <div class="icon" aria-label="Guide icon">📗</div> <div> <h4>Soil and Mulch Guides</h4> <p>Understand soil types, improvement methods, and mulch choices that suit coastal prairie conditions.</p> </div> </article> <article class="card resource" role="listitem"> <div class="icon" aria-label="Projects icon">🧰</div> <div> <h4>Project Templates</h4> <p>Mini-plans for garden beds, borders, and pathways with material lists and timelines.</p> </div> </article> <article class="card resource" role="listitem"> <div class="icon" aria-label="Forum icon">💬</div> <div> <h4>Community Q&A</h4> <p>Ask questions, share photos, and get feedback from fellow beginners and experts.</p> </div> </article> </div> </section> <section id="beginner-guide" aria-labelledby="guide-title"> <div class="section-header"> <h2 id="guide-title">Beginner Gardener's Guide</h2> <span class="sub">Step-by-step pathway to confident landscaping</span> </div> <div class="grid"> <div class="card" aria-label="Step 1"> <h3>Step 1: Assess Your Space</h3> <p>Measure sun exposure, soil quality, and drainage. Sketch a simple layout with zones for color, texture, and function.</p> </div> <div class="card" aria-label="Step 2"> <h3>Step 2: Choose a Palette</h3> <p>Mix hardy perennials, grasses, and evergreen structure. Favor drought-tolerant varieties suited to your climate.</p> </div> <div class="card" aria-label="Step 3"> <h3>Step 3: Plan and Build</h3> <p>Create a budget-friendly plan with layered planting, mulch to reduce weeds, and a simple irrigation approach.</p> </div> </div> </section> </main> <footer> <p>© Prairie Gardening. All content is educational and beginner-focused for landscaping guidance.</p> </footer> </body> </html>