Plant Planner

Grow native.
Grow Chicagoland.

Create a personalized native planting plan for your yard using real sun, soil, and topography data. Support pollinators, birds, and the local ecosystem.

How it works

1

Select your yard

Search your address and draw the area you want to plant.

2

We analyze the site

Sun exposure, soil type, drainage, and flood risk — all automatic.

3

Get your plan

A diverse native planting layout tailored to your site and goals.

4

Plant it

Print your plan, order plants from local nurseries, and get growing.

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Why plant native?

Support pollinators

Native plants provide essential food and habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that our ecosystem depends on.

Reduce maintenance

Once established, native plants are adapted to local conditions — less watering, less fertilizing, fewer pesticides.

Manage stormwater

Deep-rooted native plants absorb significantly more rainfall than lawns, reducing flooding and improving water quality.

Chicago Native Plant Planner — Helping restore native ecosystems, one yard at a time.

Data sources: USDA NRCS, USGS 3DEP, FEMA NFHL, OpenStreetMap