Tennessee 2025

Before

After

Non-native plants were removed from these areas and native plants will replace them to help the ecosystem, especially pollinators.
Blanket flower is settling in nicely. Seeds will certainly spread and fill out next year.
A rose bush died in this spot and it will be replaced with American beautyberry.
The beautyberry is establishing nicely in its new spot. The birds will be delighted by the fuchsia berries.

Remaining before photos

This property has been replacing patches of grass with native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs. This is the newest spot.
This large tree was damaged in a storm. Homeowner now has a sunny spot where they will add plants to support hummingbirds.
This homeowner is making some changes to their landscape to help more birds and pollinators and support local ecosystems.
Native plants will be added along the house to not only help give back to nature but to also give the cats a bit more mental stimulation when they watch the birds and bees.
Sunny strip has lot of native plant options that could be added for local wildlife.
Homeowner frequently walks past this corner where invasive plants will be removed and species birds enjoy will be added.
Front garden has a lot of potential to add showy and supportive plants for biodiversity.
Homeowner is adding native plants to this area to better provide for the local bird population.
Property is adding natives to support birds in this area that already has a feeder. Some of the species will be bee balm, coneflower, and blanket flower.
This homeowner wants give back to the land and wildlife by adding natives plants.
This property lost an evergreen tree. Now they are planting native shrubs in its place.
Another area where non-native plants were removed in favor of native plants.
A horse was buried here last year and owner will add native plants on top.
Homeowner wants to support pollinators with native plants and have less yard maintenance.
Lots of options to give back some plant resources to resident birds.

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