How to restore native plants along property boundary? TN/7b
Zone 7b
We recently bought a house with a great backyard. I have ambitions for creating a nice native garden in the back. But when we moved in the first thing I noticed was how overrun the boundary of the property was with what looked like one species of plant.
After some research I think it is an invasive honeysuckle.
My plan is to cut them all down close to the ground, dab the stump with glyphosate and then cover the area with mulch.
My question is with what and how should I restore the area to native plants? I'm not looking to make it ornamental or manicured, I'd like it to more closely represent a healthy natural forest boundary.
Appreciate any advice.