Michigan 2025

The homeowner wants to provide more native plants to support the birds in the area to encourage a greater diversity and to have them to come closer to the house.
Less mowing, along with developing a natural look is this homeowner’s goal. They are hoping this work increases the number and type of birds that visit.
New native plants will be added to help increase the number and types of birds that visit.
Shade diversity can be tricky, but the goal is to naturalize this garden for birds and biodiversity.
Homeowner plants to add plants the birds will enjoy.
Adding some native plants in the outlined spot or the birds.
This shady area doesn’t currently have a lot of plants, but the owner would like to naturalize it and add shade-tolerant diversity.
Three native plants are here and more will be added.
This area is experiencing a loss of habitat in a bird corridor. Homeowner wants to help offset impacts by creating a yard rich in native habitat.
Site along side of house where future native plants will be added.
Site with lots of options to be added to help birds.
Pictured is a drainage easement where feeders already support birds. Native plants will add to the offerings.
Once the snow melts, native plants will be added to build up options for birds in an area that is an important migration corridor.
Under the snow lies a lot of potential area to add natives to help local and migratory birds.
Pictured is a drainage easement where feeders already support birds. Native plants will add to the offerings.
Homeowner is planting buttonbush (great choice!) in this wet area for pollinators and birds.
Property owner is planning to add natives after pulling out shrubs.
This home home needs TLC and planting native flowers to encourage pollinators and birds is a great place to start!
More additions are coming for this yard to support bees, birds and local wildlife.
Lots of options can be added to this side garden to support wildlife.
This lake home is ready for some TCL including adding native plants.
This person is doing their part by providing a space for native plants and pollinators.

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