Ditch the Lawn: A Native Yard Starter Blueprint (South Carolina Edition)

Are you tired of mowing a lawn that drains your wallet, wastes water, and doesn’t support wildlife? This beginner-friendly PDF shows you exactly how to start transitioning into a native yard, without needing a landscaping degree or complex planning.

Inside this quick-start blueprint, you’ll learn:
• what to remove (and when)
• the best beginner native plants for South Carolina
• simple layout ideas for front and back yards
• the 3-step soil preparation method
• how to water less and grow more
• seasonal tasks for natives
• common beginner mistakes to avoid

This guide is written specifically for South Carolina conditions—heat, humidity, sandy soil, clay soil, and drought-prone summers. It’s designed for beginners and DIY homeowners.

No complicated details. Just practical steps that work.

After reading this, you’ll know exactly where to start, and what to do next to build a yard that’s beautiful, low-maintenance, and actually alive.

What you get

• 7-page starter PDF
• beginner plant list
• layout examples
• soil prep basics
• watering guide
• seasonal checklist