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"If you build it, they will come."
- Field of Dreams


Gardening to Attract Specific Species to your Habitat

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  • Offer a wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs
  • Chose plants that will bloom at different times of the year.
  • Look for trees or shrubs that will produce fruit, nuts or berries.
  • Plant native.
  • Chose several colors of flowers.
  • Plant in clumps for better attracting power.
  • Have flowers in various heights and shapes.
  • Avoid invasive plants.
  • Have a continuous, year round water source.
  • Create brush piles.
  • Rake leaves under the shrubs.
  • Reduce your lawn in favor of more habitat for wildlife.
  • Keep your cat indoors.
  • Reduce or eliminate use of pesticides.

Click on the articles below for more specific ideas.