National Wildlife Federation(R): Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to Nature by David Mizejewski

Make your backyard more nature-friendly by providing habitats for the local wildlife! From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonprofit conservation organization, with 6 million members and 51 state and territorial affiliated organizations 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together make getting your family back to nature easy, educational, and fun Over 200 color photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the wide variety of creatures they attract, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations for family projects Learn wildlife-friendly practices for gardening, landscape design, supplemental feeders, birdbaths, nesting places, and more Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to beetles, bats, and hummingbirds Get your garden certified by the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife (TM) program by following the included certification application checklist From renowned National Wildlife Federation naturalist and TV host David Mizejewski comes a new book to show you how to create a magical ecosystem right in your backyard! Invite beautiful songbirds, colorful butterflies, buzzing bees, and other fascinating wildlife by nurturing a wildlife habitat garden. With more than 200 high-quality photographs, lists of the best native plants to support wildlife, and 17 gardening projects the whole family can enjoy, from building bird houses to creating garden ponds, Read more

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From the Publisher Discover a Whole New World In Your Own Backyard More than 200 photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the creatures they attract 17 wildlife-friendly projects the entire family can enjoy together Turn Your Backyard into a Wildlife Habitat Help Enhance Your Local Ecosystem Combine your love for both gardening and adorable creatures with Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife! Wildlife species and the areas in nature they call home are a vital part of our world and should be protected, preserved, and restored. Bring your yard to life using the abundant resources inside this book. Nature is calling, come out and play! Use native species to reconnect your outdoor space to the local ecosystem The Importance of Native Plants The most effective way to enhance our local ecosystems is by using native plants that birds, bees, and butterflies depend on. Inside this book, you'll find easy guides to sourcing and purchasing native plants as well as which non-native and invasive species to avoid. Urban & Rural Garden Design The design of your garden or landscape is just as important as the plants you choose. Whether you have acres of land, a modest suburban lawn, or a balcony in the city, you'll learn multiple approaches you can use to create your ideal habitat. Give Your Garden Life Year Round Learn which combination of plants and flowers will keep your outdoor space in bloom throughout the seasons. This will ensure you have a beautiful garden as well as food for a wide variety of local wildlife year round via nectar, pollen, berries, seeds, and insects. Step-by-step instructions to setting up your wildlife habitat garden Food and Water Sources There are many different food and water sources your garden can offer. Providing a water source can be as simple as a birdbath or as intricate as building a pond. The best way to provide food for local wildlife is through native plants. You can also supplement with feeders, which will provide you and your family the opportunity to observe wildlife up close. A Safe Haven Wildlife requires cover for protection from the elements. Predators also rely on cover to sneak up on their prey. You'll find many options you can incorporate into your garden, whether you're using plants or water for a dual purpose, or constructing a more specialized cover. A pile of leaves, brush, or rocks are all simple, naturally occurring ways to provide cover. Places to Raise Young The plants in your garden will provide space and raw materials for nesting, egg-laying, or birthing for a diversity of wildlife from songbirds to butterflies to mammals. Discover the equal importance of having living and dead plants for wildlife to raise their young in. This book also contains projects for nesting places that you can build and add to your wildlife habitat for roosting birds, bees, and bats. Organic Gardening Learn how to maintain and manage your garden to keep it a healthy and attractive place for wildlife, as well as you and your family. The in-depth information on organic gardening is sure to make your habitat thrive. The importance of composting, conserving water, and saying no to pesticides is explored thoroughly so you can add it to your gardening tool belt. Wildlife Profiles Get to know the fauna you may encounter in your garden or lawn! Full page 'Wildlife Profiles' showcase eight different wildlife species such as toads and red foxes. Learn about their appearance, eating habits, cover requirements, nesting patterns, and behavior. You can use the information provided in these profiles to attract and support them in your very own backyard habitat!