Kansas 2025

Owner plants to add natives on this side hill along the house.
Homeowner is aware of the plight of grassland birds and will add species such as purpletop grass, little bluestem, and prairie dropseed to provide habitat for them. Sunflowers, white sage, goldenrod, purple poppy mallow, and others will also be planted nearby.
Sunflowers will be added to this corner to attract birds and bees.
Pollinator garden will have sunflowers, white sage, goldenrod, purple poppy mallow, and others to support biodiversity.
Side garden will add native plants for birds.
Homeowner is expanding existing garden to help wildlife and create lower maintenance with less lawn.
Property is adding natives to the front of the house for both aesthetic and to attract birds.
Property owner loves birds, bees, and butterflies and is happy to make space to grow more food and shelter for them. Plus, natives establish well, so it is a win, win!
This oak-hickory understory was overgrown with invasive plants. The honeysuckle has been removed and will be replaced with native plants.

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