Quebec 2025

Before

After

The grass is being removed and native plants are going in.
Conversion of this yard began in 2019 ago and this gardener has now detected 120 bird species
Homeowner is adding native plants to help birds while also acting as a model for others.
Colorful, vibrant gardens attracted a variety of birds and pollinators this year.
Property owner wants to do what they can because a lot of change feels outside their control. They will take action in their yard for biodiversity.
Half of this garden was established in 2023, but there is always room for more native plants! New additions are establishing and will likely support the sparrows and chickadees that are already visitors along with many others!
New native plants planned for this section! Maybe the neighbors will notice and follow suit?
The addition of just a few new native plants, such as lobelias, which hummingbirds love, has resulted in even more bird visitors to this property.
Sunflowers will be added to provide food for the birds.
Sunflowers are thriving and will feed the birds this fall. The black-eyed Susans are also coming in providing more seeds for foraging birds.
Homeowner is adding natives like echinacea and yarrow while removing invasive plants.
The flowers are now mainly spent, but the plants did well despite the drought
More indigenous plants will be added to this garden. Volunteer plants will be removed.
This gardening project was an eye-opener for this gardener, making them realize how many plants in their area are actually non-native. They struggled to find native plant vendors in their area.

Remaining Before Photos

After years of observation homeowner notices that indigenous plants do best. More will be added after it’s safe to plant.
Sunflowers will be added to provide food for the birds.
This rock garden has lots of native species with more coming soon!
Homeowners is committed to only planting native species in the hopes to support the birds and insects (and natural environment) in this urban setting.

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