It’s fun to watch the activity of wild birds in your yard. Sitting back and listening to a mix of their songs can help you relax and forget a stressful day. These, as well as diminishing habitat and food sources, are good reasons to attract birds and provide some necessities to help them flourish. Food, shelter, water and nesting habitat are the four key elements that will attract birds to your yard.
Feeding the birds has been a popular hobby for many years. However, we do not always think about different species and the different foods they require. Attract a variety of bird species by using several types of feed such as seed, suet, and meal worms. There are also different types of bird feeders to work well with the different types of food. Plants and flowers also provide a food source for the birds. Many trees and shrubs produce berries and fruit, and flowers provide nectar and seeds.
Birds need shelter not only for nesting but to escape from weather and predators. Trees and shrubs are a natural form of shelter. Plant a variety of them in your yard including evergreens and varieties that provide a food source. Birdhouses or nesting boxes provide places for the birds to raise their young and escape extreme weather. There are different types of houses available to accommodate different species of birds.
Water is a vital necessity for birds in all seasons. Garden ponds, fountains, and birdbaths beautify your yard and provide drinking and bathing sources for birds. We offer all of the above in our Garden Center including pond kits for do-it-yourselfers. Contact our Landscape Division if you’re interested in a professionally installed garden pond. Even plant saucers will work as birdbaths lying in a flowerbed or on top of a tree stump. Change water frequently to prevent disease and mosquitoes. Use a deicer to provide needed unfrozen water in winter. Visit our Garden Center for help with selection. Pick up some of our free information sheets on birds, wildlife, gardening, plants, and more!
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