A vibrant monarch butterfly delicately landing on a blooming milkweed plant in a balcony garden, showcasing the beauty of native plants.
A monarch butterfly on a milkweed plant, essential for supporting pollinators.

Create a Haven for Nature.

Beautiful, sustainable gardens with South Carolina native plants for your balcony or small space, turning urban areas into vital green sanctuaries.

Become a Habitat Hero

Why Choose Native Plants?

Drought & Heat Tolerant

Perfectly adapted to Columbia's climate, requiring less water and fuss, thriving naturally.

Low Maintenance

Once established, native plants are resilient and don't require chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

Support Local Wildlife

Provide essential food and shelter for birds, bees, and butterflies, enriching biodiversity.

Four-Season Interest

We select plants that offer beauty year-round, from spring blooms to winter texture and seed heads.

Our Favorite SC Natives for Containers

Close-up of a vibrant Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) with a bee on its center, planted in a decorative container.
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

A favorite of bees and butterflies, offering striking purple blooms that are both robust and beautiful.

A cluster of bright yellow Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) with dark centers, flourishing in a container on a balcony.
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Provides vibrant yellow color all summer, attracting a variety of pollinators to your urban oasis.

Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) with delicate pink flowers, featuring a small monarch caterpillar visibly munching on a leaf in a container.
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)

The essential host plant for Monarch caterpillars, crucial for their life cycle and migration.

Close-up of bright red-orange tubular flowers of Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) on an elegant vine, attracting hummingbirds.
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)

A non-invasive native vine perfect for hummingbirds, adding vertical interest and vibrant color.

Feathery seed heads and delicate blue-green foliage of Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) swaying gently in a container garden.
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

A beautiful native grass for texture and winter interest, providing crucial habitat and visual appeal.

A contented client relaxing on their beautifully designed balcony in The Vista, observing a Ruby-throated hummingbird feeding from a native plant, surrounded by lush potted greenery.
Client enjoying their pollinator-friendly balcony garden in The Vista.

Case Study: A Pollinator Balcony in The Vista

“DALTON S PRICKETT transformed my overlooked balcony into a vibrant ecosystem! We designed a wrap-around balcony garden for a client in Columbia's vibrant Vista neighborhood who wanted to attract more birds and butterflies without extensive maintenance. By meticulously selecting and using a mix of South Carolina native perennials and annuals, we created a garden that ensures continuous blooms from early spring through late fall. This provides a constant, reliable food source for local pollinators and offers endless entertainment and serene beauty for the homeowner. It's more than a garden; it's a living, breathing connection to nature right outside my door.”

“Watching the hummingbirds and butterflies from my urban balcony is a daily joy I never thought possible. Thank you, DALTON S PRICKETT, for bringing so much life to my space!”

Emily R., Client in The Vista

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your balcony can be a crucial link in our local ecosystem, contributing to the health of our environment. Let's design a garden that gives back to nature and enriches your urban living experience.

Plan My Native Garden