Originally designed as a layered screening garden incorporating pollinator-friendly plants, this space has evolved over the past five years into a vibrant native plant landscape. Each season brings new additions, deepening my appreciation for the ecological role of native species. The result is a dynamic, ever-expanding garden that supports biodiversity, attracts pollinators, and celebrates the beauty and resilience of native plants.

In the backyard we carefully untangled native plants, including Red Osier Dogwood, Hawthorn, Birch, and Elderberry from surrounding invasives, allowing them to thrive once again. The restoration continues with the introduction of additional native shrubs such as Buttonbush, River Birch, Winterberry, and Red Oaks, enhancing biodiversity and ecological resilience.

BEFORE RESTORATION

The front yard was barren, with a patchy lawn offering little ecological or visual value. The backyard was densely overrun with aggressive invasive species, including Japanese Knotweed, Multiflora Rose, Barberry, and others. The tangled growth choked out native vegetation, making the space nearly inaccessible and ecologically unbalanced.