Before and After: Bedstuy, Brooklyn Backyard Garden

It's time for some before and after photos of a yard we recently transformed in Bedstuy, Brooklyn!


This yard started out as completely bare construction-fill dirt and turned into a beautiful oasis for a family to enjoy. It is full of hardy native plants that provide new habitat for important pollinators to enjoy as well.

BEFORE

Bare dirt and rock

DURING

Bringing in the plants!

The plants chosen for this yard are beautiful, mostly native plants that bloom from April through October, providing a new habitat for many birds, butterflies and other pollinators. These plants are low maintenance and tough.

Pea Gravel layout

We had a pea gravel patio with metal edging laid out.
Pea gravel is a great permeable option that allows for water drainage and helps prevent runoff.
Then we added much needed nutrients to the soil with compost, planted all the plants and mulched.

AFTER

We also added some edible veggies and herbs to the back porch right outside the kitchen door. 

This fringe tree smells amazing!
It has a sweet honey-suckle smell.