Native Plants for Attracting Birds

An excellent way of attracting birds to your backyard is by planting native plants that these creatures depend on for food and shelter. The National Audubon Society offers many tips on creating the perfect backyard sanctuary for birds. It also offers a list of native plants for birds.

Some common native sources of food for birds are:

• American Bittersweet
• Spicebush
• Strawberries
• Viburnums
• Wild Grapes
• Sumac
• Blueberry
• Serviceberry
• American Holly
• Crabapple
• Dogwood Trees and Shrubs
• Mulberry

This is only a small selection of plants for attracting birds to your backyard, but should get you headed in the right direction. Birds do more for our gardens than we sometimes realize. It will always be in our best interest to keep these wonderful creatures close by. Happy Gardening!







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