Mariette Nowak: Birdscaping for Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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"Fifty Top Native Plants for Birds highlights the fifty best plants to attract such beloved species such as Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, American Goldfinches, Eastern Bluebirds, Indigo Buntings, Cedar Waxwings and our beautiful wood warblers. All fifty plants are native to the Midwest and Northeast. The recommended species are those chosen as the best for birds in five major groups of birds and their typical habitats: hummingbirds, prairie birds, savanna birds, shrub land birds, and woodland birds. This book highlights the outstanding value of each plant for birds and other wildlife, such as providing essential food, nesting sites, and cover. Each plant is also described in depth with details on its color, height, blooming time, light requirements and soil preferences, along with planting tips and suggested companion plants. 150 superb photos showcase the many birds and plants in this book. The author also offers a fascinating "closer look " at each plant species highlighting some of the intriguing features of the plant or its intertwining relationships with birds. Information is also included on birdscaping basics, site preparation, management guidelines, and ways to safeguard your songbirds. This book is an excellent companion to the author's previous book, Birdscaping in the Midwest"-- Provided by publisher.