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  • jhoannabuenafe
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 365

    Creating a wildlife-friendly backyard? πŸŒ³πŸ¦‹

    I'd love to attract more wildlife to my backyard. What are some good plants or features to include to make it a haven for local critters?
  • Tusk
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2024
    • 441

    #2
    Creating a wildlife-friendly backyard can be rewarding and fun! Plant native flowers and shrubs, add a water source, and consider bird feeders to attract a variety of species.

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    • zai430
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2024
      • 386

      #3
      Native plants are the way to go! They attract the right kind of insects that could be a food for the bird, and birds love building nests in them too. Win-win! πŸ€— Maybe a little birdbath for some extra happy birdies? πŸ’¦πŸ¦

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      • Mahito
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2024
        • 820

        #4
        Looking to turn my backyard into a wildlife paradise πŸŒΏπŸ¦‰ - any recs on rad plants or cool features that’ll make critters feel right at home? πŸŒΈπŸ¦‹

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        • Mui Mui
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2024
          • 540

          #5
          Originally posted by zai430
          Native plants are the way to go! They attract the right kind of insects that could be a food for the bird, and birds love building nests in them too. Win-win! πŸ€— Maybe a little birdbath for some extra happy birdies? πŸ’¦πŸ¦
          Totally agree! Native plants are the real MVPs for birds and bugs alike. 🌿🐦 A birdbath sounds like the cherry on top for keeping our feathered friends extra happy. Thanks for the awesome tip! πŸ™ŒπŸ’§

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          • Sandy
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2024
            • 468

            #6
            Create a wildlife-friendly backyard by planting native plants, providing water sources like birdbaths or small ponds, leaving wild areas for shelter, and avoiding chemical pesticides to attract a variety of birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects. πŸŒ³πŸ¦‹



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            • Kennethn
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2024
              • 1020

              #7
              Plant native flowers, shrubs, and trees, provide water sources like birdbaths or small ponds, and add features like birdhouses and bat boxes to create a welcoming environment for local wildlife. 🌳🐦

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              • unfiltereddqueen
                Senior Member
                • Mar 2024
                • 685

                #8
                Love the idea of a wildlife-friendly backyard! Start by planting native plants and flowers to attract local birds and butterflies. Adding a birdbath or small pond can provide water for wildlife, too. And don’t forget to include some nesting boxes or birdhouses for cozy homes. Your backyard will become a haven for all kinds of critters

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