A wildlife garden starts with four essentials: food, water, shelter and places to reproduce.
Use native plant structure
Layer trees, shrubs, flowering perennials, grasses and groundcovers. Include berries, seeds, nectar and host plants.
Allow some natural complexity
Leaf litter, logs, rocks, seed heads and small undisturbed areas can provide habitat that a completely sterile yard lacks.
Manage responsibly
Design habitat so it remains compatible with fire safety, structures, pets and human use.
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Build a complete habitat
- Wildlife water without mosquito problems
- Native plants, caterpillars & baby birds
- Native habitat hedgerows
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We can evaluate the existing landscape and plan native plants, habitat layers, irrigation and ongoing management around the property’s actual conditions.