Nova Scotia 2025

Before

After

This site was mostly strawberries that were being consumed by rats and it is being transferred into a native garden to do more for biodiversity (besides rats.)
Milkweeds and sunflowers attracted lots of pollinators, Black-capped Chickadees are now coming for the seeds, while grass debris was used by Song Sparrows for nest building.
Lots of potential species can be added here to provide an aesthetic border to the property while supporting biodiversity.
A spot has been cleared and native plants added
Local power company took out trees along the power line on property. Homeowner will now replant with shorter bird-friendly tree and shrubs.
Due to drought conditions a currant shrub, coneflower, and black-eyed Susan’s were added to this site. They all are establishing well.

Remaining Before Photos

Property owner is providing habitat for all life even in urban area. Nonnative plants will replace existing nonnatives and invasive plants.
More natives will be added to this site for biodiversity.
Invasive plants be gone! Welcome native plants.
Homeowner’s plan is to replace invasive species- multiflora rose and gout weed- with native plantings.
This slope over the septic tank is difficult to mow. That, along with poor soil make it an ideal spot for wildflower additions.

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