Meadow/Pollinator Border

Helena, MT · 2025 · Design: Light Song Gardens ·
Site Prep: Freedom Fabrication

After removing a gnarly old juniper border, these clients were ready to reimagine the empty space. They were looking for a low-maintenance, low-water alternative that would provide pollen for their honeybees and add curb appeal to their home.

Once Freedom Fabrication added topsoil and metal edging, we created an ornamental pollinator border along the driveway to feed the honeybees. A native meadow strip was planted along the street to enhance the ecological benefits of the landscape by feeding native bees that often have a more specialized diet. The deep native grass roots also capture runoff from the lawn, allowing it to infiltrate and remain on site.

Images (right): Before

Images (below): During and After

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