South Carolina 2025

The plan is to add purple coneflower to this garden bed.
Site along the fence will be planted with natives to support biodiversity.
Spring has started on this site and additional native plants will be added.
Property owner is adding native plants to eliminate mowing along the shoreline and to support wildlife. The plan is to add blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum).
Three bird-loving berry shrubs–American beautyberry, highbush blueberry and arrowwood–will be added to support the many birds on this property.
Adding a groundsel shrub to this filled in marshy area. The butterflies lay their eggs on it, which become caterpillars –food for birds and nestlings.
Three bird-loving berry shrubs–American beautyberry, highbush blueberry and arrowwood–will be added to support the many birds on this property.
Grass removed and pine straw in place with new natives being added to expand habitat for wildlife.
Yard is getting a native plant treatment to help birds!
Grass removed and pine straw in place with lots of potential for new plant additions to support wildlife.
New gardens are being added to support pollinators, birds, and other creatures.
Lots of options for this front yard.
Homeowner wants more native plants in yards to help birds.
Homeowner is add natives in all garden beds as they believe they are best for the climate, useful for birds, and beautiful. Triple win!
Certified yard that has removed the lawn but will be adding to and improving habitat for birds this spring.
Lawn was removed but storms, hurricanes and cold winters have impacted native plants, which will be tended to this spring and summer.
Spots around the house and tree will receive a “native plant treatment” to support biodiversity.
This salvia is about ready to be added to the gardens to support birds and butterflies.
This site has poor soil, but backs up onto woods. They will add plants to help birds, bees, and pollinators
This garden on the forest edge has slow been reclaimed and transformed into habitat. The process will continue this year.
This mulch is awaiting some new native plantings.
Property has removed invasive Bradford pears and replace them with native choices for wildlife.
Several invasive Bradford pears have been removed and replaced with more beneficial native shrubs and trees.
Lots of new natives are starting to take off.
This barren space will receive a “native plant treatment” to provide resources for wildlife and pollinators.
Lots of options for native plants that can tolerate dappled sunlight.
Property is adding native plant to support hummingbirds and butterflies.
More native plants = more bird visitors!
Homeowner is adding natives to this patio to attract birds, butterflies and other insects.

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