| Few things are as beautiful and relaxing as enjoying | | | | have human friends visiting along with the feathered |
| songbirds or native birds in your garden. | | | | ones! J) |
| What most gardeners don't know is how simple and | | | | Don't worry: your garden doesn't need to be a 100% |
| easy it is to attract birds to your garden if you | | | | self-sustaining bird sanctuary - J - as long as your |
| follow the right advice! | | | | area has trees they can nest, the birds will be fine. |
| Biggest Myth On Attracting Birds: "Just Put Out A | | | | Bottom line: Your garden needs to provide consistent |
| Birdfeeder Or Birdhouse" | | | | food and shelter from predators and weather. |
| Lots of people will go on to say you should hang bird | | | | What Kind Of Plants To Use For Food |
| feeders or put out birdbaths... yes, those things will | | | | It's especially important for your garden birds to have |
| help a bit and get you started but there's other | | | | food in the winter months... sunflower seeds are an |
| hugely important things you need to do. | | | | excellent source of nutrition for birds in the winter! |
| You need to know the right plants, trees, shrubs that | | | | In warmer weather you'll want to have a bit more |
| attract birds and also make your garden into a natural | | | | variety: nectar producing flowers, insects, fruits, and |
| source of food for them... this way the birds will keep | | | | berries. |
| coming back! | | | | Provide Creative Materials So They Can Build Their |
| First things first: decide what type of bird you want | | | | Nests |
| to attract! | | | | Birds love to use plant materials when constructing |
| Different species of birds will have different | | | | their nests. |
| requirements... You really need to know which birds | | | | Tip: They also love to use fallen leaves on your |
| are local to your area and understand what their | | | | ground... not only are the leaves good nest-building |
| needs are -- for instance, what kind of trees, shrubs | | | | material but there are often insects underneath them |
| and grasses do they prefer? | | | | (insects that birds love to eat!) |
| You should also consider *your* needs and the | | | | So make sure you allow some leaves in a section of |
| landscape of your garden. (After all, you're going to | | | | your yard. |