Georgia 2025

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.
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.
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.
This area was originally a mixed grass site. Owner wanted to reduce their lawn and increase native plants to encourage birds and insects.
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.
A greenhouse was built this winter along with a side bed specifically for native bird and pollinator plants.
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!
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.
Homeowner is planning to add a native bush in this area for added privacy and to give birds additional shelter in the backyard.
Small spaces, such as this patio with native plants, can have a positive impact by providing resources to insects and birds.
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.
Porch has several pots being used to increase insect population for birds with native plants.
A lovely dappled-light spot for new plants to support birds.
Great pot and spot for native plant additions.
Property owner has wanted to plant something here for awhile and loves the ideas of using native plants the birds can use.
Swamp milkweed is ready to be planted in this garden.
Native plants will add color and character around the tree base.
Always space to add more plants!
A sweet shrub will be added her for biodiversity.
This gardener only plant natives and is adding oakleaf hydrangea this year!

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