greenliving
GARDENING
FOR WILDLIFE
Fostering Nature’s Magic
by Betsy S. Franz
F
or me, it was my first glimpse of a of wonder in anyone fortunate enough
hummingbird that did it. For oth- to visit the private, peaceable kingdom
ers, it may be the beauty of butter- of which we are the caretakers.
flies or the joyful music of songbirds or Most experts list the three most ba-
a frog chorus. Some people love to sit sic elements necessary for any wildlife-
and watch the playful antics of squirrels friendly landscape as food, water and
scampering through the trees. Whatever shelter. Note that shelter is not synony-
the reason or season, America’s garden- mous with abode, such as a birdhouse
ers and backyard enthusiasts are learn- or bunny hut. When it comes to wild-
ing that one of the most enjoyable ways life, we need to think of the complete
to take care of their share of the planet picture and ensure “safety first.” For ex-
is to create a wildlife-friendly landscape ample, luring wildlife to a garden that
surrounding their home. contains pesticides or wandering house
It is hard to deny the magic that pets can do more harm than good. The
wildlife adds to a domestic landscape. goal is to provide refuge, a place that
Providing hardy habitat for garden provides nourishing, restful and safe
creatures allows us to help the environ- shelter for visiting wildlife.
ment while granting close-up views of
nature that can restore a childlike sense Shelter: Adding natural elements
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