Texas 2025

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Grassy area will have native plants added to support birds and other wildlife.
Butterflies and bumblebees are a constant presence in this new garden.
This area will be all native plants that will attract birds, butterflies, and bees. The site was chosen as it is near an inside viewing area.
Homeowners intentionally planted natives and allowed volunteer native plants to fill-in. They’ve seen butterflies, bees, American Goldfinch and hummingbirds. The mist coneflower, black-eyed Susan’s, blue sage, and sunflowers have thrived in their first year.
All but two privet bushes have been removed from this garden and over 20 native plants have been added to create a diverse understory.
Native gardens are thriving and the birds must be enjoying this patch.
Renters are still doing their part by adding native plants to pots.
Potted plants did well in containers. Despite mostly growing vegetables, this gardener enjoyed adding pollinator-loving species into the mix. Because they rent their property, the decided to keep most perennials in pots. Lots of wildlife was seen enjoying these new additions.
Sunflower plants were added to attract Green Parakeets and Lesser Goldfinches.
Green parakeets and Lesser Goldfinches have been eating from these new sunflowers.
Area will have a bird garden add that is easy to maintain but pretty.
Native plant additions have established nicely including; Texas lantana, red shrimp plant and sedum.
Property owner has added a bird bath and feeders to their yard, and would like to create a welcoming home for more birds with bird-friendly plants.
A bird house feeder and birdbath were added to this corner of the property that has a mix of native and nonnative plants. Lots of visitors have stopped by and new birds are nesting on site.
Homeowner is adding plants to provide a more hospitable environment to local wildlife.
For the first time, hummingbirds were seen in this garden foraging on the salvia and firecracker plants.
Another great spot for bird resources.
Lots of native plants have been added, attracting lots of birds and bees.
Native plant gardens were started last year and more will be added this year. Owner hopes to attract inquiries from neighbors to spread the interest in creating habitat for biodiversity.
This spot does not get much sun so the plants grew tall.
Drought tolerant native salvia was added to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Homeowner planted Salvia greggii in spring. The plant has become quite large lots of hummingbird, bee, and butterfly visitors.
Adding native plants in pots and drips to already existing bird feeders and bird baths so the wildlife can have a healthier habitat. Homeowner is creating habitat as land is being developed all around this area.
This gardener was delighted with the impact of adding several native plants, rocks and logs. They saw far more birds than previously, and several species nested.
Homeowner is adding a second garden space near their road for posting their Bird Spot sign in order to spread the word on the importance of conservation.
This fallen branch gave the birds a bit more cover when they came in to the feeders
A tree used to be here, but was removed. Native plants were added to attract birds, bees, and butterflies.
This new garden attracted many birds, bees, and butterflies.
More natives added to support biodiversity (while not feeding resident tortoise).
Despite the resident tortoise breaking in and sampling, the natives are growing well with Bewick’s Wrens and Summer Tanagers seen on site.
In previous years the homeowner scattered wildflower seeds that never took off. This year more effort will be made to add native options for birds and pollinators.
Bees, moths and lizards were attracted to this new spot; it might take another year for the birds to come in
Fun patio where native plants will be added.
A close up of one area in the gardens. New shrubs are establishing well this year.
This property already has bird feeders, a water bath, and several natives–but there’s always room for more!
Queen butterfly caterpillars and Monarchs have used this new spot.
A pretty bird garden is the goal on this site.
Bees, birds, and butterflies all were seen enjoying the gardens this year.
This fence line was replaced after Hurricane Beryl and doesn’t have much growing in it. Homeowner would love to see color and life here to better support birds.
American Beauty supported Northern cardinals, Frogfruit, Black-eyed Susan and Scarlet Sage did well, this hummingbirds showing up and now many other birds eating seeds. This is a happy gardener!
Homeowner would like to attract more songbirds to the yard and be able to enjoy the view from inside the house. Planning to plant a Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly tree.
There were butterflies when the plants were blooming and a Bewick’s Wren likes the new plantings.
New home will add some natives to this bed with birds in mind.
Persimmon and Blue Mist Flower have been added to this new garden.
Homeowner wants to add more native to help all wildlife populations – birds, butterflies, bees, etc.
Homeowner is seeing lots of new birds after adding butterfly weed, snowy milkweed, and scarlet sage
This small area will be planted with sunflowers and cilantro. This area is near a waterfall pond water feature that was built for the birds.
Many more butterflies, dragonflies, lizards, frogs, and birds have been seen here since water and native plants have been added.
New bed awaiting bird-friendly plantings.
New native plant bed is sure to burst with color and resources next year.
Lots of options to add habitat under these feeders boosting the offerings for birds.
The plants are establishing.

Remaining Before Photos

Corner of the property will get a native planting ‘garden-lift’.
Homeowner’s goal is to drought-proof their property while benefiting local wildlife.
Property owner’s goal is to drought-proof while benefiting local wildlife.
A variety of native plants will be chosen to fill in this quaint garden.
For now this patch is dry and weedy, but native perennials will help fix what options are available to birds.
Oscar milkweed and butterfly flower were added to attract butterflies and pollinators.
New plants to help birds will be added to this existing garden space.
The goal is to add native plants that conserve water this my new house.
A new native to support local ecosystem.
New additions to fill in the native garden.
Grow native plant grow! This climbing vine is for the local wildlife.
Native plants have been added to support local ecosystem.
A native plant to support local ecosystem.
An empty pot awaiting a new native plant.
Homeowner is adding natives to the property to attract birds and other wildlife by building healthier habitats.
Bird and butterflies stop by this spot and owner wants to help support them.
More wildflowers will be added to this site to increase biodiversity.
Homeowner is adding native plants to xeriscape garden for bird and pollinators.
Property added two American Beauty berries to provide food for birds.
This home is in a HOA where only natives can be planted. A Habitat Hero mother living with her daughter will share the joys of native plant landscaping.
Side yard awaiting the addition of native habitat.
Homeowner is hoping to attract more butterflies and birds with the plants chosen for this site.
Milkweed and Monarchs! These plants have already had the first of the season hatchlings going crazy for this vital resource.
New site for native plants that support birds.
Along the fence natives are slowly being added to boost native habitat offerings.
The plan is to add nine natives of Texas to attract pollinators to beautify the area and to give elementary school students opportunities to work in and learn about nature and to participate in service learning.
Nice corner garden with a lot of potential to help birds.
Property owner is creating more areas for birds in the yard. A large shrub along the fence died and will be replaced with a native.
A garden bed in the center of the yard has a Sago Palm that is dying, so it will be removed and a mecca for birds will be created.
Lawn be gone and native perennials welcome!
This home is in a HOA where only natives can be planted. A Habitat Hero mother living with her daughter will share the joys of native plant landscaping.
Lots of space to consider a variety of native varieties to support birds and bees.
For this garden, partial sun shade-tolerant plants pigeonberry, bluebonnets, flame acanthus, frog fruit are some natives that have been and will be added.
Mulched area will receive some additional native plans.
Texas garden pallet with a lot of possibilities.
These bird lovers with lots of nest boxes and feeders will add more plants to support them.
Property is using as many natives as possible to feed local wildlife.
More natives added to help this welcoming-to-birds property.
So many native plant possibilities to boost the ecological value of this flagpole garden.
The goal on this site is to attract and provide resources for hummingbirds.
Birds stop by this property and the homeowner wants to offer them more resources.
Homeowner enjoys watching critters in the yard and wants to provide a better environment for them.
Garden spot will get a native plant make over to help birds, insects and wildlife.
An American Beautyberry or holly bush will be added to help birds.
This home already features for birds such as bird feeders and a water source. New natives will be added to continue to grow their habitat for birds.
This home is in a HOA where only natives can be planted. A Habitat Hero mother living with her daughter will share the joys of native plant landscaping.
Raised bed will get plant additions that support birds.

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