Creating a Bird Friendly Garden

Creating a Bird Friendly Garden – The plants in your garden can draw different kinds of wildlife, different species of birds, butterflies and chipmunks to name a few. You must choose what kind of animals you want to attract to your home.

If you have your heart set on making your garden an oasis for birds, you have to start by studying the different kinds of bird species in your area. Some birds are only there during the migration period. After you’ve read up on the bird species or picked the mind of an avid bird watcher you know, you have to find out what kind of food those particular birds eat.

Add a Fountain/Birdbath:

Birds need water to survive. You can add a fountain or a pond in the garden for birds to bathe and drink. Just be sure that the water is clean and safe at all times for the birds to drink.

Add Trees and Feeders:

Trees planted in the garden can also serve as shelter and housing for birds and other creatures that live near your home.

A good example is an evergreen tree that serves as protection against predators. Trees provide saps or seeds as a source of food for birds.

You can also install a feeder, but be sure to do research on the birds you want to attract, to make sure you are adding the right seeds.

Add a Birdhouse:

In order for birds to stay for more than a day and to protect them from bad weather and predators, you could have put a birdhouse in the garden. You can make a bird house or purchase one.  They are available in many shapes and forms which are good for birds and bats.

Add Winter Plants:

There are four seasons in a year. If you want birds to be present all year round, you should check what kind of plants can survive even during the winter.

A good example is a conifer that is either in the form of shrubs or trees. These also serve as good nesting places during the summer.  Some types of conifers provide buds, seeds and sap. Since not all plants work well with certain types of soil, you should also check with a gardener before choosing what plants to buy.

Add Native Plants:

Since the birds and creatures that you want around all year are native to the surroundings, it is advisable to use plants that these animals are accustomed to. That way, different creatures will be able to co-exist.

Landscaping the garden for the benefit of birds and other creatures is a challenging task. However, once you have created a bird friendly garden, you can enjoy bird watching from the comfort of your own home, all year round.

Regards, Coyalita

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Coyalita

Gardening has been the greatest adventure in my life. I began at the age of five working with my mother in her garden and in my grandmother’s garden to feed the other 5 children and Dad because we were poor. By the age of 6, I hated gardening. But the one thing I loved was Flowers.

Yet throughout the years I began to admire both Mother and Grandmother for all their efforts and hard labor. I finally fell in love with nature and the magic of what gardening can actually be to those who love to create them.

As you may know or do not know there are many types of gardening and I absolutely love them all. I have created this website not just for me but for you as well. A place where you can learn and create your own gardens to your taste.

This is a Membership website – I wish this to be not only a learning site but one where we can exchange thoughts and information as well explore all the different gardening techniques.

The membership costs are only $19 per month and will give you a great adventure into the works of all types of Gardening. I look forward to meeting all of you that join. We are going to have a Blast.

Warmest Regards, Coyalita

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