New York 2025

Natives are going in around this spring-planted tree.
This elementary school added a native plant garden to teach kid about ecosystems, birds, and butterflies.
Property installed a fence, removed quince, and will now add chokeberry, goldenrod, and blue stem. They are slowly removing original plants in favor of beneficial native plant species.
Owner is adding perennials to this bird island that are deer resistant and black walnut tolerant.
Flagged areas will receive native plant additions.
Property owner is going to increase their numbers of milkweed plants as a part of monitoring monarchs for the Monarch Watch Group.
A wind storm broke off this tree and invasive plants moved in. They will be removed and native plants will be added.
The goldenrod in this garden will be removed in favor of milkweed and other native plants for pollinators.
This homeowner wants to increase awareness on the harm of some modern landscaping practices while using native plants and avoiding pesticides to make quality habitat for birds, butterflies and all wildlife.
New plantings next to existing red osier dogwood will add more resources for birds.
New additions make for new resources.
Homeowner is thinking about what to do this site to help butterflies, birds and other wildlife.
Nothing like a spring garden palette awaiting the artist’s attention. New natives are being planned.
Mixed light site with lots of nooks and crannies for new natives to support birds.
This will be a pollinator garden for bees and butterflies. The native plants will include bee balm, swamp milkweed, and blue aster.
A site with a lot of potential for new native plants.
Sweet raised bed will be planted for the birds and biodiversity.
Homeowner started focusing on natives a few years ago and wants to keep going eventually only having native varieties.
Here’s another spot awaiting some new native additions to bring color, vibrancy, and resources.
Property is adding native plants to increase diversity and provide more food and shelter for birds.
Property owner is adding an American mountain ash to go with nannyberry and gray dogwood that was added last year to continue to grow a robust habitat for birds and biodiversity.
Slow and steady wins the race. This property started transitioning to natives a few years ago and will be adding more this year.
Homeowner loves nature and believes people need to do more where they can.
Property is adding natives to shady spots near window for ease of watching wildlife.
This new garden space will only have natives Monarda punctata (dotted bee balm) and others flowering plants.
More native plants = more pollinators.
There were gardens planned in this spot for this year, but this project motivated the homeowner to focus on native plants as they already have feeders and other features to support birds.
Native shrubs and blueberries will be planted in this site as the snow melts.
The goal for this swampy spot is to add natives to help with water management from flooding.
This property is continuing to add more and more to invite and support birds.
Intentional plants that attract pollinators will be added in these raised bed.
Homeowner is adding native plants that help birds and insects while also considering attractive plants that can spread and fill the garden.
Plants will be added here to help support monarch butterflies.
Lots of potential space for new native species that help local biodiversity.
Adding trees, shrubs, and forbs to improve habitat offerings for wildlife.
Many trees have been added, but there is space to add more to support biodiversity.
Homeowner is working to enhance the habitat for birds and wildlife in area.
This gardener is making the most of containers and gardens in a small city garden. Coralberry and native perennials will be added this year.
Nonnative grass be gone! Native plants welcome.
Homeowner is converting non-native grass areas to plants and shrubs for birds.
This trellis of Norway spruce branches will be used for coral honeysuckle plants that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Homeowner is converting non-native grass areas to plants and shrubs for birds.
Conversion from grassy areas to natives is underway!
Homeowner wants to add a beautiful option to provide cover and resources for birds.
This established garden will get some new native plants this spring.
Property wants to attract birds and pollinators to the yard.
Homeowner wants to mow less and support more biodiversity.
This lawn will be removed for the birds.
Homeowner is excited to add native plans as growing them, “is the only way!”
Beauty and vertical interest will be increased with the addition of an eastern redbud in this spot.
The lawn and overgrown lambs ear will be be removed and cardinal flower, bee balm, and milkweed, will replace them.
Native plants are the only way!
Sunny yard has a lot of potential to support more biodiversity by removing the lawn and adding native plants.
Each year this property adds new native plants, including a chokecherry that will be grown in this pot until it is bigger and ready to be transplanted.
Monarda plant will be added to help bees, butterflies and other wildlife.
Partial sunny spot next to a running creek has lots of native plant potential.
Weedy patch needs some improvement. Native plants to the rescue!
Dappled light spot will get some new native additions.
After having success with another ninebark, an additional one will be added. These shrubs are low maintenance and grow well in this site. They also provide shelter near bird feeders.
Homeowner is adding another native to their bird island this summer.
This family is adding native plants as they are interested in creating habitat for birds.
Coneflowers are going here this year! Goldfinches will be delighted.
Either a pagoda dogwood or serviceberry will be added to this spot to help birds.
This homeowner is evaluating their current plants to learn what is native and what is not. They will add one new native plant this year.
Native plants for bird and pollinator ecosystems will be added. Homeowner is looking forward to eliminating the mowing on this steep bank.
Homeowner is adding native plants to this wet drainage area to create a rain garden for pollinators and birds.
This Bradford pear is coming down and a native species will replace it.
Brown-eyed Susans and asters will be added here to help the environment and birds.
This property owner is adding native plants to provide cover and food for birds and pollinators. These plants will be shade tolerant.
This new sidewalk and wall project destroyed the existing garden so they used it as an opportunity to add native plants. They planted Virginia Bluebells, Golden Alexander, Red Baneberry, Golden Ragwort, Round-Leaf Ragwort, Blue Cohosh, Blue Wood Aster, Spotted Crane’s Bill, Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod, Wild Sarsaparilla, Red Columbine, and Zipzag Goldenrod–what a wonderful list!
Rodents ran a muck in this garden, so the homeowner resolved that issue and planted Wild Pink Silene, Blue Harebell, and Orange Butterflyweed.
Lots of space and potential for new native plants to provide habitat.
Mulched spot is ready to have a native plant added.
This new garden is prepped and ready to add new native plants that were seed-started by the homeowner.

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