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A
Backyard Habitat is simply a space with a combination of food, water, shelter,
and plants in a configuration conducive to the needs of wildlife. The plants chosen,
from tree to soil, will
determine the types of wildlife that frequent the area. Once established,
the habitat can be enhanced with bird
houses, bat houses, frog houses, or whatever is dictated.
When planning a Backyard Habitat, please look around first. It only takes a
minute to salvage a useful plant before banishing it forever, and there are many
herbs and other plants that may be mistaken for weeds or undesirables.
Every element in the landscape has to be considered when building a habitat,
from the trees down to the turf. Trees and shrubs can be used for
food and shelter, and low-growing ground covers can support the organisms that
live in the soil. Flowers and herbs can attract bees, butterflies, and
beneficial insects. Water is the key, however. No water source equals
a serious reduction in wildlife habitation.
The
purpose of this page is to explore the mechanics of building a first-class
backyard habitat, with a discussion of the turf, plants, shrubs and trees needed
to attract the desired wildlife.
This section is still in development, but check the links in the sidebar
on the left for in-depth descriptions of plants that attract bees,
butterflies, and beneficial insects, and for links with additional source and
informational material.
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