Tennessee 2025

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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 garden has lots of visitors this year, including more baby birds and a variety of swallowtail butterfly species.
Homeowner wants to support pollinators with native plants and have less yard maintenance.
From a slightly differe angle, hyssop, Black-eyed Susan’s and others are making this a resource-rich spot for birds.
This homeowner is making some changes to their landscape to help more birds and pollinators and support local ecosystems.
Hummingbirds love the Cardinaflower.
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.
Sunny strip has lot of native plant options that could be added for local wildlife.
This new strip filled in nicely
Homeowner frequently walks past this corner where invasive plants will be removed and species birds enjoy will be added.
Birds love these patches of resources where they can forage and take shelter at the same time.
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.
Homeowner is adding native plants to this area to better provide for the local bird population.
Goldfinches have been plucking at the sunflowers all summer, and this gardener has seen significantly more hummingbirds, insect pollinators and other wildlife than ever before.
Front garden has a lot of potential to add showy and supportive plants for biodiversity.
This gardener had lots of flowers in June and July, and now wants to add more native plants which flower in September.

Remaining Before Photos

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.
Lots of options to give back some plant resources to resident birds.
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.
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.

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