Tarrytown, NY
Native Plants for Curb Appeal
This home in Tarrytown had nothing but bare lawn in the front yard. We added foundation plantings and shrubs to add curb appeal and native perennials to attract birds, butterflies and pollinators. Nearly everything in this garden design is native to the northeastern United States, including Oakleaf Hydrangea, Inkberry, American Beautyberry and two varieties of Chokeberry.
Before and after pictures capture the transformation and demonstrate how native plant gardens don’t have to look “wild.” Want to add curb appeal and create a songbird & pollinator oasis in your yard? Get in touch for a free consultation!
Summer 2022: the previous homeowners had done no landscaping at all...
Summer 2022: an uninviting entrance
Fall 2022: grass removed from the front of the house and replaced with native shrubs and perennials
Fall 2022: Installation in progress
Fall 2022: Initial planting
After: short flowering perennials at the curb
Summer 2023: Foxglove beardtongue in bloom. With semi-perennial foliage and an abundance of bell-shaped flowers that hummingbirds love, this is a favorite for any sunny or partial shade garden.
Summer 2023: After 9 months, shrubs and perennials have grown considerably! Grass removed from the front of the house and replaced with native shrubs and perennials
Spring 2024: In its second full year, the garden is maturing. Hydrangea and Inkberry shrubs are providing privacy in front of the basement window, and a wild array of colors and foliage textures have replaced what was previously a patch of grass.
Spring 2024