People and Plants: Landscaping for birds

People and Plants: Landscaping for birds

I feel fortunate to live in an older neighborhood with mature trees. We have a plethora of birds that come and go depending on the season, as well as the year-long residents. Over the years, I have written about xeriscape gardening and pollinator landscaping, but was surprised to learn that I had never discussed plants for our beautiful feathered friends. Native plants are key to designing a bird-friendly landscape. These plants have adapted to …