little bluets native plants
Garden for
Wildlife
​Ways to support birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife in our yards
Provide Habitat
Provide food, shelter and water and birds and pollinators will find your garden!
Plant Native!
Native plants provide the food and shelter that is ESSENTIAL for wildlife.
Greater diversity of plants invites a greater diversity of birds and pollinators!
Plant for All Seasons
Choose plants so that you have something in bloom from late winter through fall.
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Plant in Layers ... groundcovers to tall trees, and everything in between
Because different birds and pollinators utilize different areas of vegetation, growing plants of varying heights will attract a wider variety of wildlife. Incorporate as many layers as your space allows!
Leave the Leaves
Most insects we want in our summer gardens overwinter in fallen leaves
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Save the Stems
Native, solitary bees like leafcutter bees, nest in hollow or pithy plants stems
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Other Tips for a Bird and Pollinator Friendly Landscape!
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Reduce or Eliminate Pesticide Use
Chemicals sprayed on lawns and gardens can be toxic to both birds and insects
Mosquito sprays are non-selective and kill ALL insects, including butterflies, bees, fireflies, ladybugs ... yep, all of them
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Remove and Avoid Planting Invasive Plants
Invasive plants cause extreme environmental and economic harm. They displace and threaten native plants and animals and cost billions to remove.
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Keep Cats Indoors
Estimated 2.6 billion birds are killed by cats each year in the US and Canada
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Use motion Sensors on outdoor night-time Lights
Outdoor lights cause confusion for migrating birds and nighttime insects like moths.