Bird Gardens: Creating Safe Habitat for Our Songbird Neighbors. Bird gardens for the eco-win. If you want more birds in your yard, the recipe is simpler than most people think. Basically, it starts with habitat structure. Birds don’t feel safe in wide-open lawns or landscapes that are mostly lawn or mulch and annuals. They feel […]
Native Shrubs Native Shrubs for Bird Gardens. A popular request for new garden projects is “bird garden” development. Capital region families often love songbirds and doing bird conservation. The best way to attract and support songbirds to your property is by adding native shrubs. In the wild, songbirds spend all day in the understory canopy