Backyard Birding And Butterfly Gardening

Author : Randi Minetor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493068393
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Backyard Birding and Butterfly Gardening written by Randi Minetor and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to: • Attract particular species by choosing the right foods, plants, trees, water sources, and nesting materials • Create a garden, region by region, that will be an oasis for birds and butterflies • Instantly recognize, and attract, those birds you are most likely to see—including the top birds found nationally as well as in Eastern and Western locations • Identify species by field marks, plumage, and more • Make your yard the hummingbird capital of the neighborhood • Fend off predators and other uninvited backyard guests

Author : Barbara Ellis
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
ISBN 13 : 0358106427
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Attracting Birds and Butterflies written by Barbara Ellis and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick-reference guide to attracting birds and butterflies for gardeners with little experience and time. In the eye of a bird or butterfly, the typical suburban landscape resembles an unfriendly desert. Closely mowed lawns, tightly clipped shrubs, raked-up borders, and deadheaded flowers mean no place to nest, no food to eat, and nowhere to hide. To the humans who live there, this means no bird songs, no colorful butterflies, no dazzling hummingbirds, no night-sparkling fireflies. Creating a garden that welcomes these creatures may seem like a confusing and complicated task, but the principles involved are relatively simple. Essentially, wildlife needs food, water, and shelter, just like we do, and this lavishly illustrated guide shows which plants attract which creatures, and how to plant and care for them.

Author : Editors at Birds and Blooms Magazine
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621453049
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening for Birds, Butterflies, and Bees written by Editors at Birds and Blooms Magazine and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re installing a new garden bed or trying to attract orioles for the first time, it helps to start with the right information. And here it is! In this book, experts and readers from North America's #1 Bird and Garden Magazine, Birds & Blooms, give their tried-and-true advice. Attracting birds and butterflies has never been simpler—plus you’ll get the latest tips and advice for supporting the dwindling bee population, which experts say is essential for the future of gardening. Inside this book, you’ll find irresistible plants for birds, butterflies, and bees, creative garden designs for year-round beauty, and our top plant lists to take the guesswork out of gardening. No matter what the subject, everyone wants advice they can trust. This is certainly the case when it comes to the backyard. Whether you’re installing a new garden bed or trying to attract orioles for the first time, it helps to start with the right information. And here it is! Birds, butterflies and bees rely on plants, trees and shrubs to survive and thrive. That’s why doing your part for the environment by establishing critter-friendly areas in your own backyard is so crucial. Chances are, your garden is already a welcoming space for all kinds of nature, but with a little extra research and planning, you can take your gardening a couple steps further and transform your yard into a healthier and happier sanctuary for birds, butterflies and bees. This book, brought to you by the editors of Birds & Blooms magazine, can serve as your guide to attracting new visitors to your landscape. Birds & Blooms has helped lead the trend we like to call “gardening with a purpose” for over 20 years. We’ve always recognized the importance of going beyond just the beauty of a garden, and purposefully choosing flowers, trees and shrubs specifically for their environmental benefits. Birds count on healthy trees and plants as natural food sources and nesting sites. Butterflies need nectar-rich blooms for nourishment. Very specific host plants are key to caterpillar survival. And as bee populations decline, flowers that provide nectar and pollen are more essential than ever. Each of these creatures requires natural shelter as well, which trees and shrubs readily provide. If you’re ready to commit to sharing your garden with all sorts of nature, sit down with this book and let us help you create a successful space. All of the 250+ featured plants are not only gorgeous and colorful, but they offer a lot of environmental benefits, too. We made sure to include amazing photos of every plant we’re recommending, so you’ll be able to see what each plant looks like and immediately know if it’s a good fit for your garden. We even went a step further and put together some handy symbols to help you achieve the wildlife-friendly backyard of your dreams. Look for the symbols next to each plant profile to discover what the plant will attract. (Some plants are a triple whammy and attract birds, butterflies and bees!) For extra guidance, check the light-requirement symbols. You’ll be able to quickly see if a plant should be grown in shade, part-shade or full sun—vital info you need to know to create a great habitat. Once you’ve established a flourishing backyard, be sure to enjoy your new guests. Throughout this book, we’ve highlighted about 70 bird species and 35 butterfly species you might see in your space. Have fun identifying all of the birds, butterflies and bees in your own backyard! CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1 Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Backyard Chapter 2 Annuals Chapter 3 Perennials Chapter 4 Grasses and Vines Chapter 5 Trees and Shrubs Chapter 6 Backyard Bird Profiles Chapter 7 Backyard Butterfly Profiles Chapter 8 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 9 Backyard Projects and Resources Index

Author : Mathew Tekulsky
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1632209004
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Butterfly Gardening written by Mathew Tekulsky and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterfly gardening is the practice of attracting beautiful butterflies to your garden by growing common plants and flowers that they use for food and nectar. This fun and wonderfully simple activity will bring color, light, and beauty to your garden and home. With the relaxing and rewarding qualities of this outdoor hobby, it’s not hard to see why it’s sweeping the nation and growing in popularity. Mathew Tekulsky’s The Butterfly Garden is a complete, step-by-step guide to gardening for butterflies. You’ll learn about: • The butterfly life cycle, habitats, and behaviors • Choosing and obtaining food and nectar sources • Designing your garden • Options for country, suburban, and city gardens • Fifty common garden butterflies and the plants they like • Butterfly observation and conservation This guide will teach you everything you need to get started—whether you’re a suburban resident, the owner of a small urban garden, an apartment dweller, or a keeper of a country estate, you can enjoy frequent butterfly visits to your garden or window box. The key, Tekulsky believes, is learning some basic knowledge of butterfly characteristics and behavior and knowing how to meet the needs of the butterfly species most common in your neighborhood. Not only is butterfly gardening one of the easiest ways to enjoy these enchanting creatures, but it’s also a wonderful way to help conserve natural butterfly populations for generations to come. Learn how to create your own beautiful butterfly garden today!

Author : Warren Schultz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780760704745
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bird and Butterfly Gardens written by Warren Schultz and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mathew Tekulsky
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510771549
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Create a Butterfly Garden written by Mathew Tekulsky and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Mathew Tekulsky wrote the first book on butterfly gardening for North America, nearly 40 years ago! Butterfly gardening is the practice of attracting beautiful butterflies to your garden by growing common plants and flowers that they use for food and nectar. This fun and wonderfully simple activity will bring color, light, and beauty to your garden and home. With the relaxing and rewarding qualities of this outdoor hobby, it’s not hard to see why it’s sweeping the nation and growing in popularity. How to Create a Butterfly Garden is a complete, step-by-step guide to gardening for butterflies. You’ll learn about: The butterfly life cycle, habitats, and behaviors Choosing and obtaining food and nectar sources Designing your garden Options for country, suburban, and city gardens Fifty common garden butterflies and the plants they like Butterfly observation and conservation This guide will teach you everything you need to get started—whether you’re a suburban resident, the owner of a small urban garden, an apartment dweller, or a keeper of a country estate, you can enjoy frequent butterfly visits to your garden or window box. The key, Tekulsky believes, is learning some basic knowledge of butterfly characteristics and behavior and knowing how to meet the needs of the butterfly species most common in your neighborhood. Not only is butterfly gardening one of the easiest ways to enjoy these enchanting creatures, but it’s also a wonderful way to help conserve natural butterfly populations for generations to come. Learn how to create your own beautiful butterfly garden today!

Author : Peggy Henry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780380774302
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening to Attract Birds & Butterflies written by Peggy Henry and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : April Pulley Sayre
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1590309170
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Touch a Butterfly written by April Pulley Sayre and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your garden into a hummingbird hotspot, a haven for butterflies, and a thriving ecosystem that will delight and inspire the young and young-at-heart. Gardening with children is a pleasure in itself, but when you learn to include wildlife in your plans, gardening becomes an even more joyful family experience. Creating a garden that invites wildlife opens up a wider world of nature for investigation, inspiration, and delight. Begin to see your yard from an animal’s perspective; discover plants that attract colorful birds and bugs; embrace sensory experiences that native plants and creatures bring; and understand how your yard fits into the surrounding landscape. Along the way you will discover simple ways you can actively support wildlife in your immediate environment, no matter where you live. This family-friendly guide to wildlife gardening leads you on a path to discovery, where trees are transformed into bird and animal habitats, where sunny spots are revered for dragonfly viewing, and where your entire garden becomes an animal-welcoming kingdom.

Author : Craig Tufts
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The National Wildlife Federation's Guide to Gardening for Wildlife written by Craig Tufts and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is an excellent overview of how to garden for wildlife."-Library Journal

Author : Better Homes and Gardens
Publisher : Better Homes and Gardens Books
ISBN 13 : 9780696206160
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nature's Gardens written by Better Homes and Gardens and published by Better Homes and Gardens Books. This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: