Florida 2025

Numerous native plants already call this garden home, but this area had a non-native plant that recently died. Replacing it with native tarflower (Bejaria racemosa).
The cleared area is going to be used as a pollinator plant area.
New home in a HOA so small plants will be added here and there.
The grass and weeds are being removed and replaced with Florida native plants.The plants will be chosen to not only enhance the landscape but to attract insects, birds, small mammals, snakes and other wildlife.
Site is adding sunflowers to promote native visitors.
Mulched area will have native plants added to improve the habitat for birds.
Dirt being delivered to jump start the new gardens.
Adding more native plants to improve resources for birds.
Lots of potential in this open courtyard for habitat.
Homeowner recently moved into a new home and while in the midst of transplanting old plants from previous home they wanted to include some new additions such as sunflowers
Property is adding native plants to their backyard because it is the perfect crossover between birding and gardening. They hope to enrich the lives of local wildlife.
Homeowner plans to plant some blue porterweed to attract more pollinators.
Planting a native beautyberry bush in this spot which has bright fuchsia berries that birds love.
New blueberry bush added–feeds birds and people.
New potted plants will add additional resources for birds in this garden.
New swamp milkweed plants are coming up!
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) was added for the local birds.
Site is near a storm water creek where more natives can help absorb the water.
Birds love spots like this and they’ll love it even more with new native additions to replace invasive species.
Property changes by adding native plants will result in less mowing, more shade, and varieties that attract birds and butterflies
The goal is to add more native flowers to support bees, birds, and butterflies
Homeowner plans to add more native plants to the little fenced-in area (to keep dogs out) and the native plants and birds in.
Homeowner is removing overgrown azaleas and replacing them with Walter’s Viburnum shrubs, a Florida native.
Site getting ready for a new native plant.
These homeowners are redoing the garden anyway and are choosing to focus on native plants.
Site has a lot of options to extend habitat out from the shrub and tree line.
A private conservation area behind this home has been cleared and will be planted with native plants to support regular bird visitors.
Lots of options to add to this corner to attract more birds.
Homeowner is adding American beautyberry in the open spot adding to the current collection of natives along with some invasive pressure.
Homeowner wants to attract more birds and bees to their yard.
Not much grows in this corner so the property owner is hoping natives do better.

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