Gardening for Birds, Butterflies, and Bees

Everything You Need to Know to Create a Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard
Herausgeber: Birds and Blooms

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Attracting birds and butterflies has never been simpler with the tips, tricks and plant picks in this handy guide. Plus, you'll help support the dwindling bee population, which is essential to the future of gardening. Whether you're just starting out or are a bona fide green thumb, you'll turn to this can't-miss birding and gardening resource for years to come. Inside you'll find: 250+ photos of plants that birds, butterflies and bees can't resist; DIY backyard projects; profiles and ideas for attracting the most-wanted backyard birds and butterflies; answers to our most frequently asked backyard questions."--

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Trusted Media Brands
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Februar 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 277mm x 208mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 811g
• ISBN-13: 9781621453031
• ISBN-10: 1621453030
• Artikelnr.: 43211559

Autorenporträt

Attracting birds and butterflies has never been simpler—plus you’ll get the latest tips and advice for supporting the dwindling bee population, which experts say is essential for the future of gardening. Inside this book, you’ll find irresistible plants for birds, butterflies, and bees, creative garden designs for year-round beauty, and our top plant lists to take the guesswork out of gardening. Birds, butterflies and bees rely on plants, trees and shrubs to survive and thrive. That’s why doing your part for the environment by establishing critter-friendly areas in your own backyard is so crucial.  This book, brought to you by the editors of Birds & Blooms magazine, can serve as your guide to attracting new visitors to your landscape. Birds & Blooms has helped lead the trend we like to call “gardening with a purpose” for over 20 years. We’ve always recognized the importance of going beyond just the beauty of a garden, and purposefully choosing flowers, trees and shrubs specifically for their environmental benefits.             Birds count on healthy trees and plants as natural food sources and nesting sites. Butterflies need nectar-rich blooms for nourishment. Very specific host plants are key to caterpillar survival. And as bee populations decline, flowers that provide nectar and pollen are more essential than ever. Each of these creatures requires natural shelter as well, which trees and shrubs readily provide.             All of the 250+ featured plants are not only gorgeous and colorful, but they offer a lot of environmental benefits, too. We made sure to include amazing photos of every plant we’re recommending, so you’ll be able to see what each plant looks like and immediately know if it’s a good fit for your garden.             We even went a step further and put together some handy symbols to help you achieve the wildlife-friendly backyard of your dreams. Look for the symbols next to each plant profile to discover what the plant will attract. (Some plants are a triple whammy and attract birds, butterflies and bees!) For extra guidance, check the light-requirement symbols. You’ll be able to quickly see if a plant should be grown in shade, part-shade or full sun—vital info you need to know to create a great habitat.              Throughout this book, we’ve highlighted about 70 bird species and 35 butterfly species you might see in your space. Have fun identifying all of the birds, butterflies and bees in your own backyard!