Critical Components of a Wildlife Garden
Native PlantsProduce food
Mimic native plant communities Attract pollinators |
Water FeaturesFountains
Ponds Artificial Rivers |
Animal SheltersInsect Motels
Bat Boxes Bird Houses Bee Keeping |
GardenWild Basics
Wildlife gardening is all about making sure that we are not only tending to our own needs, but also the needs of local wildlife. It could be considered a philosophy of land management. At it's core, there are several core components required of a wild garden:
Planning
Wild gardening requires a bit of planning before getting started. There are several essential questions that need to be answered before continuing with developing a wild garden:
- Use of native plants
- Integrating a diversity of habitats
- Providing access to water
- Providing access to shelter
- Utilizing ecologically conscious gardening techniques
Planning
Wild gardening requires a bit of planning before getting started. There are several essential questions that need to be answered before continuing with developing a wild garden:
- What plants grow in your area?
- What pollinators live in your area? What plants are they attracted to?
- What native plant nurseries are in your area?
Additional Resources
California Carnivores - Carnivorous Plant Resource
Flower Fragrances to Attract Bees and Butterflies
The Great Backyard Bird Count
iNaturalist
National Wildlife Federation - Create a Wildlife Garden
Native Plant Lists by Region
Oregon Flora Project
Web Soil Survey
Flower Fragrances to Attract Bees and Butterflies
The Great Backyard Bird Count
iNaturalist
National Wildlife Federation - Create a Wildlife Garden
Native Plant Lists by Region
Oregon Flora Project
Web Soil Survey
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