Discover a Whole New World In Your Own Backyard More than 200 photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the creatures they attract17 wildlife-friendly projects the entire family can enjoy togetherStep-by-step instructions to getting your yard or garden recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat Turn Your Backyard into a Wildlife Habitat Help Enhance Your Local Ecosystem Combine your love for both gardening and adorable creatures with Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife! Wildlife species and the areas in nature they call home are a vital part of our world and should be protected, preserved, and restored. Bring your yard to life using the abundant resources inside this book. Nature is calling, come out and play! Use native species to reconnect your outdoor space to the local ecosystem The Importance of Native Plants The most effective way to enhance our local ecosystems is by using native plants that birds, bees, and butterflies depend on. Inside this book, you'll find easy guides to sourcing and purchasing native plants as well as which non-native and invasive species to avoid. Urban & Rural Garden Design The design of your garden or landscape is just as important as the plants you choose. Whether you have acres of land, a modest suburban lawn, or a balcony in the city, you'll learn multiple approaches you can use to create your ideal habitat. Give Your Garden Life Year Round Learn which combination of plants and flowers will keep your outdoor space in bloom throughout the seasons. This will ensure you have a beautiful garden as well as food for a wide variety of local wildlife year round via nectar, pollen, berries, seeds, and insects. Step-by-step instructions to setting up your wildlife habitat garden Food and Water Sources There are many different food and water sources your garden can offer. Providing a water source can be as simple as a birdbath or as intricate as building a pond. The best way to provide food for local wildlife is through native plants. You can also supplement with feeders, which will provide you and your family the opportunity to observe wildlife up close. A Safe Haven Wildlife requires cover for protection from the elements. Predators also rely on cover to sneak up on their prey. You'll find many options you can incorporate into your garden, whether you're using plants or water for a dual purpose, or constructing a more specialized cover. A pile of leaves, brush, or rocks are all simple, naturally occurring ways to provide cover. Places to Raise Young The plants in your garden will provide space and raw materials for nesting, egg-laying, or birthing for a diversity of wildlife from songbirds to butterflies to mammals. Discover the equal importance of having living and dead plants for wildlife to raise their young in. This book also contains projects for nesting places that you can build and add to your wildlife habitat for roosting birds, bees, and bats. Sustainable Gardening Learn how to maintain and manage your garden to keep it a healthy and attractive place for wildlife, as well as you and your family. The in-depth information on organic gardening is sure to make your habitat thrive. The importance of composting, conserving water, and saying no to pesticides is explored thoroughly so you can add it to your gardening tool belt. Wildlife Profiles Get to know the fauna you may encounter in your garden or lawn! Full page 'Wildlife Profiles' showcase eight different wildlife species such as toads and red foxes. Learn about their appearance, eating habits, cover requirements, nesting patterns, and behavior. You can use the information provided in these profiles to attract and support them in your very own backyard habitat! Family Projects Get the whole family involved in creating your wildlife habitat! Explore 17 different family projects with your children and grandchildren that will not only benefit your garden but also spark their interest in nature and wildlife. Step-by-step directions, a list of materials, and detailed illustrations accompany each project to guarantee quality results—so you can focus on family! Tips, Facts, and Myths Each chapter contains several tips, facts, and myths that pertain to the featured topic: Discover the variety of different ways native plants are sold; browse a guide to the best container plants; educate yourself and your family on commonly believed birdbath myths. These are just a few examples of the knowledge waiting for you inside this book. Save Wildlife With Your Garden Gardens are so much more than an attractive and decorative accessory to your home. This book will teach you how to become an active partner in bettering your local environment and ecosystem. You can even follow the enclosed checklist to have your garden recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation! Planting a garden may seem like a simple thing, but it is a powerful action you and your family can take to personally help support your local wildlife and the greater ecosystem we all share.
✔ Author(s): David Mizejewski
✔ Title: National Wildlife Federation(R): Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (940 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1580118186
✔ ISBN-13: 9781580118187
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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