Native Pollinator Garden in Wyndmoor, PA
Project Overview
Keystone Permaculture completely transformed this yard in Wyndmoor, PA, by installing a native pollinator garden. We took the existing landscape, which consisted of non-native and invasive groundcovers, and replaced it with native plants with three-season blooms.
The previous plants offered little benefit for pollinators, so they were replaced with native plants that created a beautiful sanctuary for birds and pollinators while enhancing the look of the client's yard.
The Challenge
Before this garden transformation, the existing non-native landscaping and invasive groundcovers throughout the garden limited ecological value. The existing layout also did not make the best use of the space.
As we started the project, we discovered electrical wires were buried underground, and they were not properly marked. While building the native garden, we were extra careful around the underground utilities. Keystone removed the invasive plants and ensured the new plants had to work within the existing site conditions.
The Goal
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Remove non-native and invasive plants
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Increase habitat for pollinators
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Provide food sources throughout the growing season
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Improve the overall appearance of the garden
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Create a landscape better suited to the property
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Add multiple seasons of blooms
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Reduce future weed pressure
The Solution
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Removed existing non-native and invasive groundcovers
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Installed native plants throughout the garden
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Selected plants with multiple bloom periods
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Planted densely to help crowd out weeds
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Created a more cohesive and natural-looking garden
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Focused plant selection around pollinator benefit
Our client was very pleased with the final outcome of the native garden we installed. They appreciated how much it elevated their landscape while boosting ecological value.
"Josh, First, let me thank you for the work you completed. It all looks great.”
-Customer Testimonial
Ecological Benefits
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Native plants provide food for pollinators
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Garden now offers habitat for bees, butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects
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Three-season bloom periods create more consistent food sources
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Replacing invasive and non-native plants improves ecological value
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Dense planting helps reduce weed competition
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Landscape now contributes more meaningfully to backyard habitat
First-Year Results
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Native plants established successfully
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Pollinators quickly began visiting the new blooms
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New plants complement the space beautifully
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Garden has a more cohesive and intentional appearance
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Improved visual appeal with three seasons of blooms
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Dense planting helps reduce future maintenance
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Client was especially happy with both the appearance and increased pollinator activity
Create a Native Pollinator Garden at Your Home
Interested in bringing your dream garden to life? Let's transform part of your yard into a show-stopping landscape that supports birds and pollinators.
Contact Keystone Permaculture to create a beautiful, low maintenance native garden.