{"product_id":"birds-and-bugs-kit","title":"Birds and Bugs Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower’s Choice \u003cem\u003eBirds and Bugs Kit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBirdfeeders are great for attracting and supporting non-migratory birds in winter but contrary to common assumptions many birds don’t have seed-based diets. Avian species have diet diversity in their ranks, with herbivores, carnivores, insectivores, and omnivores or those who indulge in delicacies like insects, leaf buds and even flower nectar. Support this diversity by planting living bird feeders! This kit features a mix of plants that make food specifically for birds but also includes insect host plants that make food for the insects that birds eat. The fundamentals of ecology are centered on the distribution of energy and this starts with plants that harness the sun’s energy and turn it into food that other organisms can use. Plants eat light, insects eat plants, birds eat bugs, these are the building blocks to the web of life. Invite hummingbirds, finches, nuthatches, and chickadees to the buffet of life with this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit requires Full to Part Sun conditions with Medium to Wet moisture conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for 30 - 50 sq. ft\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in Each Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18x perennial and biennial plants in 3.5\" pots (*NOTE: 2.5\" Substitutions below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–6x different species, depending on which kit you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30–50% graminoids (grasses, sedges, rushes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Savings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost:\u003cstrong\u003e $120 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase kit Includes 18x - 3.5\" pots \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If 3.5\" stock runs short, you may receive two 2.5\" POWER PLUGS for any one missing 3.5\" plant — same value, just smaller pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you bought these plants individually, you would spend $135 for the same 18x 3.5” plants, or $126 for 36x POWER PLUGS  — so the kit saves you money right away despite the size of the pot you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy kits make sense:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstant money savings.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstant garden design.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstant ecological impact. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy we changed our Grower’s Kit format from 2025 to 2026? Previously, our kits used a higher number of 2.5” Power Plugs. They were great plants, but we found that newcomers to gardening struggled with spacing, layout, installation and maintenance with such small starts. The 2026 kits now features larger 3.5\" pots because they lead to higher success rates! Typically, bigger pots = quicker establishment, faster bloom time and a smoother experience for first‑time native gardeners without breaking the bank on gallon sizes you get at most conventional garden centers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About Grower’s Choice Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to native plants, overwhelmed by choice or looking to achieve a specific goal with your landscaping, our Grower's Choice Kits are a straightforward way to get started with confidence. We have a kit for many nearly any native landscaping scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's only one hitch…we pick the plants. Just like chef's choice in a restaurant, you ask the expert to curate the best selection for you. The plants in your kit will be based on current inventory, prioritizing a multi-season bloom range with a variety of leaf textures and complementary flower colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorried about design layout?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t be!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will label the plants in three categories: “Matrix”, “Seasonal Interest” and “Structural”. Start by arranging the structural plants 36-48” apart and then fill in the gaps with the matrix and the seasonal interest selections planting them 12-18” on center. Easy, Peasy, Lemon Squeezy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want help, bring photos of your site at pickup or email us — we’ll talk you through layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this is all too daunting, we also offer custom design services for hire—inquire \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CONTACT\" href=\"https:\/\/northernholler.com\/pages\/contact-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders over $300 receive a 10% bulk discount. Bulk orders must be placed by email. Bulk Order discounts apply to plant orders only and do not apply to landscaping contracts or labor costs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStack multiple kits for bigger savings, cover more area, plant multiple sites, and maximize your ecological impact! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northern Holler, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48188303409402,"sku":"BIRD-KIT-01","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9929\/3946\/files\/20250530_143157195_iOS.jpg?v=1773292119","url":"https:\/\/northernholler.com\/products\/birds-and-bugs-kit","provider":"Northern Holler, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}