A Native Pollinator Garden for a Client in New Windsor, MD
Our client in New Windsor, MD, reached out with a vision to replace non-native species with native species around their home. They wanted a native pollinator garden that would provide color throughout the growing season.
Initially, the existing landscape was sparse and needed a refresh. To meet the client’s goals, we focused on incorporating native shrubs and perennials that fit the space of the bed and provided a structured look. By choosing native species, we are able to create an eco-friendly garden that attracts pollinators and provides color throughout the growing season.
By incorporating native plants into the beds around the house significantly added both beauty and functionality to the home. Plants like Red Chokeberry, Red Twig Dogwood, Tickseed, Ox-eye Sunflower, and Smooth Asters were selected to provide vibrant colors, diverse textures, and seasonal interest. In addition, these plants attract beneficial insects and provide food and shelter for local wildlife, thus contributing to a healthy, sustainable environment.
One Year Later
A year later the garden is thriving and our client now enjoys a stunning pollinator garden that enhances curb appeal while also supporting wildlife. Our design creates a welcoming natural space that our client can enjoy for years to come. By focusing on native species, we successfully balance beauty with environmental responsibility. Today, the home’s front garden beds brings nature to the doorstep, offering a harmonious blend of form and function.
Ultimately, this native plant redo showcases the value of choosing plants that are in harmony with the local ecosystem. Whether you’re looking to enhance your home’s exterior or create a wildlife-friendly garden, native plants offer a sustainable, beautiful solution and we can help you achieve that.
Plant List:
Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantisma’ – Red Chokeberry
Aster laevis – Smooth Aster
Aster nov.ang. ‘Purple Dome’ – New England Aster
Asclepias tuberosa – butterfly weed
Coreopsis lanceolata – tickseed
Cornus stolonifera ‘Arctic Fire Red’ – red twig dogwood
Eupatorium hyssopifolium – Hyssop-leaved Bonset
Eutrochium maculatum ‘Gateway’ – joe pye weed
Heliopsis helianthoides – oxeye sunflower
Monarda fistulosa – wild bergamot
Panicum ‘Shenandoah’ – shenandoah switchgrass
Pycnanthemum muticum – mountain mint
Solidago caesia – Woodland goldenrod
Solidago rug. ‘Fireworks’ – fireworks golednrod
Vernonia glauca – ironweed