Description

Landscaping for wildlife is not only appealing for wildlife but also provides benefits for homeowners such as less maintenance, reduced watering requirements, the screening out of sounds, a reduction in wind and temperature extremes, and increased property values. This bulletin explains how to plan a landscape design, what critical habitat factors need to be considered, how to select plant species, and ideas for providing diversity to attract wildlife. A list of selected plants that can be used in landscape designs to provide cover, nest sites, and food for wildlife is given.