Backyard garden landscaping idea We Attract Biodiversity Creatures Medium and Small to Our Garden

Creating a relaxing and wildlife-friendly garden is a wonderful idea! Here are some gardening ideas to help you attract birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife to your home garden:
Choose Native Plants: Native plants are well-adapted to the local environment and provide food and shelter for local wildlife. Research the native plants in your area that attract birds, bees, and butterflies, and include them in your garden.
Create a Wildlife-Friendly Habitat: Design your garden to include different layers and habitats, such as shrubs, trees, ground covers, and a water feature if possible. These diverse elements will attract a wide range of wildlife.
Plant Flowers for Pollinators: Include a variety of flowering plants that provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Consider planting sunflowers, lavender, coneflowers, and bee balm, among others.
Provide a Bird Feeder: Set up a bird feeder and keep it filled with birdseed appropriate for local bird species. This will encourage birds to visit your garden regularly.
Set up a Butterfly Garden: Create a designated area with butterfly-friendly plants and incorporate flat stones for sunbathing and a shallow dish with water for drinking.
Avoid Pesticides: Minimize or eliminate the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides in your garden. These chemicals can harm the very wildlife you want to attract.
Provide Water: A small pond, birdbath, or shallow dish with water will serve as a water source for birds and butterflies, especially during hot weather.
Leave Some Wild Areas: Allow a small portion of your garden to grow wild with tall grasses and native plants. These wild areas offer shelter and food sources for wildlife.
Use Sustainable Gardening Practices: Compost kitchen scraps and garden waste to create nutrient-rich soil. Sustainable gardening practices benefit both your garden and the environment.
Choose Fragrant Plants: Fragrant flowers will not only attract bees and butterflies but also add to the relaxing ambiance of your garden.
Provide Shelter: Planting dense shrubs and trees will offer shelter for birds and other small animals. Consider including a few evergreen trees to provide year-round protection.
Remember that wildlife may take some time to discover and inhabit your garden, so be patient. With time, your garden will become a thriving sanctuary for birds, bees, butterflies, and many other fascinating creatures to observe and enjoy. Happy gardening!
Gardening Resources:
Frank's Nursery for a myriad of garden supplies like containers, pots, garden supplies and of course plants and trees. Great and nice people. They have folks that speak Spanish. Se habla espanol.
www.franks-nursery.com/
Living Earth for garden soil, mulch, compost
livingearth.net/
Enchanted Garden or a wide selection of garden supplies like containers, pots, garden supplies and of course plants and trees. Friendly people.
www.myenchanted.com/
Southeast Region - Gardening topics related to TAMU
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Southeast Region Gardening and Native Plant Societies in the Gulf Region
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Wild Flower Society AL www.alwildflowers.org/
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Along the way we hope to enjoy and learn. We understand that pain points will come. We understand that the yard is constantly changing. We accept that there will be maintenance required and that change is inevitable. Life's short, the time and effort, we put into this way of life makes each challenge worth tackling, each success all the more cherished.
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