Georgia 2025

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Porch has several pots being used to increase insect population for birds with native plants.
This garden saw many insect visitors along with a robust lizard population. A family of Carolina Wrens raised four babies in plants on this balcony.
This is the third year of container gardening on this deck. Milkweed, aster, and echinacea have come back in previous years. Homeowner may have to replant after the cold winter.
Goldfinches loved the coneflower and there were lots of insects on swamp milkweed
A lovely dappled-light spot for new plants to support birds.
Pictured is a hummingbird (convenient timing) enjoying the new cardinal flower. Blue lobelia and asters are also excellent habitat additions.
Forsythia, sedge grass, lavender, American beautyberry, and a variety of flowers including Shasta Daisy, Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Marigold and Aster are being added to this site.
Plants are all establishing. More insects and frogs have been seen using the site. Birds are sure to follow!
Swamp milkweed is ready to be planted in this garden.
Swmp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) did well, but no blooms this year.
Homeowner loves hummingbirds, butterflies, and wildlife in general. They will be adding False Indigo, Cone Flowers, four different types of milkweed, and various other native varieties.
A lovely new native garden attracted hummingbirds and lots of butterflies. A monarch larvae was even spotted in the first year.
Homeowner is planning to add a native bush in this area for added privacy and to give birds additional shelter in the backyard.
Native plants added brightness to a “boring” corner of yard.
This gardener only plant natives and is adding oakleaf hydrangea this year!
Oak-leaved Hydrangea now planted!
A greenhouse was built this winter along with a side bed specifically for native bird and pollinator plants.
This gardener grew these plants from wildflower seeds in one season. They supported lots of insects and pollinators
Homeowner’s goal is to create a nature space using native plants. This year they will add blueberry, poppies, and a vine to this space.
Pollinators, hummingbirds and bees galore!
This site is adding Rudbeckia, blue Monday sage, bee balm, and coralbeans in an area that already has beautyberries.
Agastache, asters and beautyberry and other species all flowered, and supported more hummingbirds, moths, butterflies than ever
After an unexpected move in the middle of the growing season, this family still wants to add natives and have a positive impact on birds and biodiversity–so potted plants it is this year!
Native plant did well in the pot. More habitat may be added next year.
This rain garden is filled with native plants and more will be added to fill it in.
Goldenrod is critically important in this area where most people do not let it bloom. Essential late season nectar, pollen and foraging area for pollinators and birds.

Remaining Before Photos

This property is owned by an avid bird enthusiast who would like to do everything they can to help our avian friends.
Saint Simons Island site has lots of native shrubs. Homeowner wanted to add flowers that deer and bunnies won’t eat, which proves challenging.
Property is enriching the food and shelter options for birds and wildlife.
Lots of options for adding native plants in front of this fence. Some shrubbery would provide shelter for birds visiting the feeder.
The lawn on this property was recently shrunk along with the removal of nonnative ivy and privet. In there place native ferns, sedum, shrubs, and a small tree was planted. Next comes spring perennials to maximize this space for biodiversity.
The lawn on this property was recently shrunk along with the removal of nonnative ivy and privet. In there place native ferns, sedum, shrubs, and a small tree was planted. Next comes spring perennials to maximize this space for biodiversity.
This is a bed where vegetables were grown until the pine trees grew so tall they blocked most of the sun. Now the site will be used for planting native flowers for the birds and pollinators.
Planting wildflowers for pollinators is the first step for this property. Then, after seeing what works and doesn’t the homeowner will build a natural, native space.
Spice Bushes will be added here to create a new spot for the birds and pollinators. Going for a deer resistant variety!
A sweet shrub will be added her for biodiversity.
Homeowner loves hummingbirds and wants to create a bird sanctuary with native plants to attract them and other avian friends.
Homeowner wants to add more natives to their yard.
Lots of options for this front garden to help birds with native plant additions.
New native plants will add more habitat for local birds.
Any help this property can provide birds, the better.
This area was originally a mixed grass site. Owner wanted to reduce their lawn and increase native plants to encourage birds and insects.
This property will be adding more plants to attract birds.
More natives = more shelter and food for birds.
The lawn on this property was recently shrunk along with the removal of nonnative ivy and privet. In there place native ferns, sedum, shrubs, and a small tree was planted. Next comes spring perennials to maximize this space for biodiversity.
Property owner is getting ready to plant an oakleaf hydrangea. This site is already certified as a Native Plant Habitat by Georgia Native Plant Society, but they are adding oakleaf hydrangeas.
Property owner has wanted to plant something here for awhile and loves the ideas of using native plants the birds can use.
Great pot and spot for native plant additions.
Always space to add more plants!
An involved effort to remove overgrown with Japanese stilt grass now allows homeowner to diversify their gardens with native fern, bluebells, and poppies–which are deer resistant.
This new home backs up on forested area. Property owner wants plants that can thrive and support birds and insects.
Native plants will add color and character around the tree base.
Rain garden is working and native plants will continue to be added around the sides to help filter water while providing critical habitat.

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