John,
As the ground starts to thaw, it’s time to think about spring planting. The best way to create a wildlife-friendly garden is by planting native plants. Planting a variety of native plants in your yard will provide wildlife with food, cover, and a place to raise young throughout the year.
Plant different kinds of native plants so that at least one kind is blooming in each season to provide pollen and nectar to nourish pollinators. Native plants and bloom times vary by geographic region, so checkout your local native nursery or native plant sales to find natives in your area.
By providing food, water, cover, and places for wildlife to raise their young you are eligible to have your yard recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. When you certify, you’ll join over 240,000 gardeners across America who provide safe places for wildlife like birds to thrive. Creating a wildlife habitat garden not only helps wildlife, it gives you a beautiful place to experience nature every day.
Certify today!
Thank you for all you do for wildlife.
