Natural Gardening for Birds: The Bird-Friendly Backyard: Simple Ways to Create a Bird Haven

By Julie Zickefoose

Book Overview

Bird watchers everywhere dream of a landscape filled with berry-laden branches, nesting spots among twining vines, and birds crowding their feeding stations. Let "Natural Gardening for Birds show you... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875968732
• ISBN13: 9780875968735
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Very complete

I have to admit, I was surprised to see the emphasis on native plants and was so glad I did. In past books by Rodale Press they didn't pay attention to this and it really bothered me. This book is great though- it talks to all sorts of different needs of birds - from nesting areas to food/water. It has lots and lots of fun facts about birds and their lifestyles/needs and info on feeders. And of course its packed with all sorts of great gardening ideas (bushes, hedgerows, "weeds", benefits of leaf piles, etc). Attention is given to different regions of the country as well. Super book for any bird lover!!

Pair desired birds with desired gardens

Gardeners who want their gardens to appear as a welcome mat for birds will find Natural Gardening For Birds provides basic tips on how to lay out a garden rich with food, water, and shelter for birds. Especially intriguing are the various charts showing the bird-friendly features of specific types of regional plants ranging from hedgerows to wildflowers, and making it easy for even novice gardeners to pair desired birds with desired gardens.