Landscaping for Wildlife

photo: (c) Jess Smith

Hectic schedules, meetings, soccer practice - there's no wonder many of us benefit from the joy and relaxation we feel in and around nature. Beautiful landscapes, natural surroundings and wildlife not only do much for property values, but emotional values too. One of the best ways to bring nature into our lives is to welcome it into our own backyards. Planting trees, shrubs and flowers can make your home a more inviting atmosphere not only for you, your family and friends, but also for songbirds, butterflies and other fun little critters.

Our backyards, parks and forest preserves not only offer aesthetic rewards, but also provide for the survival needs of wildlife. The decisions we make when landscaping our yards determine what kinds of wildlife live there and whether or not we can co-exist with them.

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