Birdscaping in the Midwest: A Guide to Gardening with Native Plants to Attract Birds
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (826 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0299291545 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 350 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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“One of the most important things bird lovers can do is create bird habitats in their own backyards.”—David Allen Sibley, author of The Sibley Guide to Birds
Go beyond bird feeders! Learn how to create outstanding bird habitats in your own yard with native plants that offer food, cover, and nesting sites for birds. It features nine different habitat gardens for hummingbirds, bluebirds, wintering birds, migrant birds, and birds that frequent prairies, wetlands, lakes, shrublands, and woodlands, along with advice about maintaining your plantings and augmenting them with nest boxes, birdbaths, misters, and perches. Birdscaping in the Midwest provides many sources of further information, including publications, websites, organizations, and native plant nurseries.. The information on recommended plant species inc
Great, great book for anyone in the Midwest interested Nancy Bradt Doug Tallamy's "Bringing Nature Home" taught us WHY we need to use native plants in our landscapes, Mariette Nowak teaches us the HOW. Great, great book for anyone in the Midwest interested in wildlife and the plants that sustain them. I am buying a few for holiday gifts.. "A Beautiful and comprehensive book by Mariette Nowak" according to Irene Potocki. A Beautiful and comprehensive book by Mariette Nowak. She certainly has the knowledge and presents it clearly. Definitely motivates one to get started in providing a space for our winged friends, no matter what your outdoor space consists of.. "Five Stars" according to Erika W.. Perfect for avid bird watchers/ gardeners!