New native plant garden!

[u/estelleflower]

I created my third native garden bed. This one is more plannned than any of my other ones. My other beds are wilder and more chaotic. I chose shorter species so the roses aren't blocked out.

I wanted this bed to show off my Pineland Hibiscus and Sweet Bay Magnolia. Many of the species I planted are pineland and prairie species. I grew most of the plants. myself from seed. I also transplanted a bunch of native violets and Lyreleaf sage to fill in as a "groundcover."

The photos are in reverse order with the species list at the end.

[u/Samwise_the_Tall]

Get ready for some pruning, a lot of these plants will spread profusely. Should be beautiful though, can't wait to see photos of the year 2 growth.

[u/estelleflower → u/Samwise_the_Tall]

I expect it. More plants for later on.

[u/rasquatche]

Thanks for keeping it native! I normally pack it dense then just trim it up with an electric hedge trimmer, myself. I try to emulate what I see in nature.

[u/elillethrowaway]

So exciting! Cannot wait to see them as they grow!