Author: Laura Erickson
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2022-12-20
Total Pages: 646
ISBN-13: 1635864399
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe growing group of bird enthusiasts who enjoy feeding and watching their feathered friends will learn how they can expand their activity and help address the pressing issue of habitat loss with 100 Plants to Feed the Birds. In-depth profiles offer planting and care guidance for 100 native plant species that provide food and shelter for birds throughout the year, from winter all the way through breeding and migrating periods. Readers will learn about plants they can add to their gardens and cultivate, such as early-season pussy willow and late-season asters, as well as wild plants to refrain from weeding out, like jewelweed and goldenrod. Others, including 29 tree species, may already be present in the landscape and readers will learn how these plants support the birds who feed and nest in them. Introductory text explains how to create a healthy year-round landscape for birds. Plant photographs and range maps provide needed visual guidance to selecting the right plants for any location in North America. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Book Synopsis 100 Plants to Feed the Birds by : Laura Erickson
Download or read book 100 Plants to Feed the Birds written by Laura Erickson and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2022-12-20 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing group of bird enthusiasts who enjoy feeding and watching their feathered friends will learn how they can expand their activity and help address the pressing issue of habitat loss with 100 Plants to Feed the Birds. In-depth profiles offer planting and care guidance for 100 native plant species that provide food and shelter for birds throughout the year, from winter all the way through breeding and migrating periods. Readers will learn about plants they can add to their gardens and cultivate, such as early-season pussy willow and late-season asters, as well as wild plants to refrain from weeding out, like jewelweed and goldenrod. Others, including 29 tree species, may already be present in the landscape and readers will learn how these plants support the birds who feed and nest in them. Introductory text explains how to create a healthy year-round landscape for birds. Plant photographs and range maps provide needed visual guidance to selecting the right plants for any location in North America. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.