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Author : Julie Zickefoose
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0875968732
Offers advice for creating a landscape that will attract birds year-round, with information on plant selection, soil, birdhouses, water gardens, and predators.
Author : Julie Zickefoose
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781510703650
A Practical Illustrated Bird-Oriented Gardening Book with Great Reference Charts Bird-watchers everywhere dream of a landscape dotted with fruiting shrubs, nests tucked into twining vines, and birds flocking to feeding stations. Let Natural Gardening for Birds show you how to lay out the welcome mat for birds by considering all of their needs, including year-round food, water, and shelter. Whether you’re looking to create a hummingbird garden, install a water feature, create alluring perches, or simply designate a corner of your property as a natural area, you’ll find all the inspiration and information you need in Natural Gardening for Birds, including: The best plants for nectar, fruit, and seeds The most attractive foods to offer birds Housing for cavity-nesting birds Simple habitat enhancements like snags and perches Region-specific planting ideas and charts
Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781616896171
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Author : Julie Zickefoose
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781628730036
Bird watchers everywhere dream of a landscape filled with berry-laden branches, nesting spots among twining vines, and birds crowding their feeding stations. Let Backyard Birding show you how to lay out the welcome mat for your feathered friends by considering all of their needs, including year-round water, food, and shelter. Whether you’re looking to create a hummingbird garden, install a water feature, create perches for birds, or simply let a corner of your property run wild, you’ll find all of the inspiration and information you need here in Backyard Birding.
Author : Sally Roth
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0875968856
Now Create a Landscape that's Naturally Beautiful, Naturally Inviting, Naturally Easy to Care for! Natural Landscaping shows you how to create your own woodland gardens, shade gardens, wildflower meadows, prairie gardens, water gardens, songbird gardens, hummingbird gardens, and butterfly gardens! It includes: - 9 detailed, full-color plans to provide plenty of inspiration. - 234 easy-care plant ideas to take the guesswork out of plant-work! - Plenty of projects and techniques that let you build in structure at your own pace! - Plus scores of finishing touches to help you achieve just the look you want! It's packed with real-life examples, garden plans, colorful combinations, at-a-glance plant charts, expert tips, related projects, and custom options, with lavish color photos and illustrations.
Author : Jim and Joel Ashton,Ashton Joel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0241435811
"It's up to every single one of us to do our bit for wildlife, however small our gardens, and The Butterfly Brothers know just how that can be achieved." Alan Titchmarsh Join the rewilding movement and share your outdoor space with nature. We all have the potential to make the world a little greener. Wild Your Garden, written by Jim and Joel Ashton (aka "The Butterfly Brothers"), shows you how to create a garden that can help boost local biodiversity. Transform a paved-over yard into a lush oasis, create refuges to welcome and support native species, or turn a high-maintenance lawn into a nectar-rich mini-meadow to attract bees and butterflies. You don't need specialist knowledge or acres of land. If you have any outdoor space, you can make a difference to local wildlife, and reduce your carbon footprint, too. "Wildlife gardening is one of the most important things you can do as an individual for increasing biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. From digging a pond to planting a native hedge, the Butterfly Brothers can help you every step of the way." Kate Bradbury
Author : Editors at Birds and Blooms Magazine
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781621453048
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. 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. 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. No matter what the subject, everyone wants advice they can trust. This is certainly the case when it comes to the backyard. 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. And here it is! 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. Chances are, your garden is already a welcoming space for all kinds of nature, but with a little extra research and planning, you can take your gardening a couple steps further and transform your yard into a healthier and happier sanctuary for birds, butterflies and bees. 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. If you’re ready to commit to sharing your garden with all sorts of nature, sit down with this book and let us help you create a successful space. 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. Once you’ve established a flourishing backyard, be sure to enjoy your new guests. 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! CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1 Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Backyard Chapter 2 Annuals Chapter 3 Perennials Chapter 4 Grasses and Vines Chapter 5 Trees and Shrubs Chapter 6 Backyard Bird Profiles Chapter 7 Backyard Butterfly Profiles Chapter 8 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 9 Backyard Projects and Resources Index
Author : George Adams
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781604694093
“An engaging and inspiring comprehensive guide.” —Booklist “A great benefit of creating a bird-friendly landscape is enjoying your garden while watching a bluebird dropping in for a worm in a freshly dug patch, a phoebe snapping at insects, or a hummingbird probing nectar-rich flowers while robins sing in the trees.” With the right native plants, arranged to mimic natural ecosystems, you will provide birds with food, water, shelter, and nesting places. Instead of just visiting your garden to snack, birds will call it home! George Adams offers close-up profiles of birds from across all regions of North America to teach you their nesting, breeding, and feeding habits along with guidance for regional plant selection and garden design.
Author : Jen McGuinness
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760382127
Bird-Friendly Gardening is the definitive guide to planting a wildlife-welcoming home landscape filled with a diversity of native plants that feed, shelter, and support birds. With hundreds of North American bird species facing population decline or at risk of extinction, right now is the perfect time to create a home-based habitat garden that offers birds the resources they need to safely feed, migrate, breed, and thrive. Thankfully, making your outdoor space a secure and comfortable haven for many different bird species isn’t a Herculean task. It’s a matter of understanding the needs of our avian friends and how native plants, combined with purposeful garden design, can help meet those needs. And that’s exactly the know-how you’ll find here, outlined in a simple-to-follow, actionable format by author Jennifer McGuinness. Step beyond the seed-filled bird feeder and suet block, and learn how to further provide for birds. Some of the topics covered in the book include: How to design a bird-centered habitat garden in spaces large and small Advice on providing fresh water year-round Understanding the connection between native plants and insects and the birds that rely on them How to design and plant a fruit garden, a bird seed garden, a runoff-absorbing rain garden, or even a container garden that nurtures birds Meet dozens of trees, shrubs, and other plants that support the insects almost all adult birds need to feed their young 18 step-by-step garden design projects and plant lists for creating a diversity of bird-friendly spaces Tips for preventing window strikes and cat kills Best practices for including bird feeders, nest boxes, and bird baths in your landscape Whether your “spark bird” was a lightning-fast Ruby-throated Hummingbird, a brilliant Indigo Bunting, or a petite Hammond’s Flycatcher, it’s time to put out the welcome mat for birds in your home garden. YOU can make a significant impact on the lives of thousands of birds, whether they’re just passing through during migration or making a feather-lined summertime home for raising the next generation. It’s time for gardeners from coast to coast to heed the call and welcome their flighty friends home with Bird-Friendly Gardening.
Author : Sally Roth
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0875967906
Describes how to create an asthetically-pleasing natural setting that will not only attract birds, but will also provide them with food and shelter
Author : Deborah L. Martin
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781605299259
A guide to backyard birding that covers seeds, feeders, plants, landscape features, big-eating birds, hosting hummingbirds, bird behavior, and other related topics.
Author : Fern Marshall Bradley
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0899093922
Want to create your own private nature preserve, full of cardinals, chickadees, goldfinches, and other feathered friends that will come to think of your backyard as home? You'll find out just how to do it in Projects for the Birder's Garden - packed full of affordable, doable projects guaranteed to turn your yard into a bird magnet. You'll find more than 100 great projects in this book, including how to craft a simple feeder, whip up a bird treat, add a burbling water feature, create a garden of natural materials for bird nests, or build a wooden birdhouse. The simple pleasure of viewing birds in your backyard is something to treasure every day of the year. With Projects for the Birder's Garden, you'll discover hundreds of hand-on ideas to increase your enjoyment of this soul-satisfying pastime - as well as increase the number of birds flocking to your yard!
Author : Julie Zickefoose
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1616082666
Reveals how to transform a yard into a bird haven, covering a range of needs from installing water sources and offering nutritional foods to providing various shelters and cultivating bird-friendly plants, in a guide that also shares recommendations for attracting specific birds. Original.
Author : Anne Moyer Halpin
Publisher : Owl Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0805040641
Offers practical advice on how to attract birds, including feed recipes, protecting birds from predators, making feeders, and landscaping with plants offering natural food and shelter. Original. QPB, BH&G Crafts, Organic Gardening, Natural Science, Country Homes & Gardens, Wildlife Federation, & Nature Bk Soc Alt.
Author : Derwent May
Publisher : Robson Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Birds
ISBN : 1861054394
In this delightful and invaluable book, Derwent May describes all the many ways in which you can attract birds to come and feed or nest in your garden. Meeting the needs of every kind of gardener, How to Attract Birds to your Garden covers every kind of garden bird, the flowers, trees and bushes that birds like, either for feeding or nesting and gives an amusing, vivid account of what you will see birds doing in your garden each season, and explains why they are doing it. All bird lovers will find something to help or entertain them here.