Whether you\'re installing a new garden bed or trying to attract orioles for the first time, it helps to start with the right information.
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. (Some plants are a triple whammy and attract birds, Butterflies and bees ) For extra guidance, check the light-requirement symbols.
Look for the symbols next to each plant profile to discover what the plant will attract.
We even went a step further and put together some handy symbols to help you achieve the wildlife-friendly Backyard of Your dreams.
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.
All of the 250+ featured plants are not only gorgeous and colorful, but they offer a lot of environmental benefits, too.
Each of these creatures requires natural shelter as well, which trees and shrubs readily provide.
And as bee populations decline, flowers that provide nectar and pollen are more essential than ever.
Very specific host plants are key to caterpillar survival.
Butterflies Need nectar-rich Blooms for nourishment.
Birds count on healthy trees and plants as natural food sources and nesting sites.
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 & Blooms has helped lead the trend we like to call Gardening with a purpose for over 20 years.
This book, brought to you by the Editors of Birds & Blooms magazine, can serve as Your guide to attracting new visitors to Your landscape.
That\'s why doing Your part for the environment by establishing critter-friendly areas in Your own Backyard is so crucial.
Birds, Butterflies and bees rely on plants, trees and shrubs to survive and thrive.
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.
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.
And here it is In this book, experts and readers from North America\'s #1 Bird and Garden Magazine, Birds & Blooms, give their tried-and-true advice.
Whether you\'re installing a new garden bed or trying to attract orioles for the first time, it helps to start with the right information
