A garden should feature a dependable source of food in order to draw and sustain wildlife. Plants that produce fruits, seeds, berries, and nuts are more likely to draw in wildlife who munch upon them, if planted in a garden. Planting flowering plants is also profitable as they produce sap, pollen, or nectar that is considered food for birds and other roaming creatures.
Just as us, creatures also require a supply of fresh water. Water supplies may be natural as in a small creek or a nearby lake, or they can be a home made distribution such as a small bath for birds a dish positioned in your garden for insects to rehydrate from.
If you glance outside next time a rainstorm settles in, don’t be shocked to notice butterflies or birds dancing around in puddles. Wherever water originates, all animals will find use for it anyway possible.
Animals may also find that they need a form of shelter. Sometimes brush, shrubs, and plants can provide a stable guard for some creatures, but other times animals may need a more structural facility to nest or raise their young in. Tree stumps or hollow logs made available for these creatures can help to draw them in and make it their home.
Other forms of shelter include evergreens or ground cover, which provide long-term shelter for many creatures especially during the cold months. For smaller creatures, mounds and rock walls are found to make good living arrangements for snakes or lizards, while an area covered in leaves or straw make for great home for spiders.
If your garden seems small, maybe consider placing a roosting box nearby as a home to a variety of creatures. As for caterpillars, parsley plants and fennel keep them satisfied and protected.
If looking for a more green way to water and care for your garden, rain barrels could possibly be for you. They are an excellent renewable water source that can be used for both animals and plants.
