New Mexico 2025

Site where heat and dry-tolerant natives will be added.
New Mexico site wants to do more for birds.
The harsh climate will require drought-tolerant plants such as penstemon which will provide perching and food options for hummingbirds near existing bird bath.
New natives will be added to this flourishing deck garden.
Homeowner planted serviceberry and wants to add more plants that can thrive in desert for the birds.
This area has experienced ongoing drought. The non-native lawn will be removed and replaced with native grasses and plants.
Lots of potential for heat-loving plants to be added.
The goal is to add vegetation and shade for birds to use.
Few, if any, native plants are in this yard. The owner plans to change that.

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