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Critical Components of a Wildlife Garden

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Native Plants

Produce food

Mimic native plant communities

Attract pollinators
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Water Features

Fountains

​Ponds

​Artificial Rivers
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Animal Shelters

Insect 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:
  • 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

Recommended Books

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