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Archives for: February 2011
Building Birdhouses
If you love wildlife, you probably have birdhouses somewhere in your yard.
Man-made birdhouses can be a boon to wildlife -- for instance, eastern bluebirds became an endangered species decades ago as our land became deforested and also as cedar fence posts around farmlands were replaced with metal fencing. Bluebirds like to nest in vertical, hollowed-out wood along
the edge of an open area, and old wooden fence posts were ideal for their purpose. When conservationists realized the reason for bluebirds' decline, a movement was started to build birdhouses and place them at appropriate heights around fields and open areas. As a result, the number of these beneficial birds has rebounded in recent years.
Wildlife Gardening: Shelter for Staying Warm, Dry and Safe
02/03/11 21:18 , Categories: General Info , Tags: animal shelters, backyard wildlife, wildlife gardening, wildlife shelter If you want to keep the squirrels out of your attic and the mice out of your crawlspace, give them a place of their own!
If your yard is barren and your house is the only structure in sight, you can't blame wildlife for seeking shelter in your home. However, if you have a lush property of hardwoods, evergreens, shrubs, grasses and flowers surrounding your home, wildlife is much more likely to use these familiar, natural sources as shelter and nesting sites.
Bird Feeders
02/02/11 07:06 , Categories: bird, General Info , Tags: bird, bird feeders, birds, squirrels, wildlife diet You may choose to supplement your wildlife's natural diet with various types of birdseed and other critter feeds. If you use bird feeders, keep them clean by periodically soaking and scrubbing them in a dilute bleach solution.
NC Native Plants for Wildlife
02/01/11 22:38 , Categories: General Info Ready to plant a wildlife garden? First focus on getting your trees and shrubs in the ground; later, you can plant flowers and grasses between them.
Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs; it gives them plenty of time to establish their root systems before summer heat and drought sets in. After
planting, water them weekly in dry weather for their first year. Once they're established, native plants rarely require watering.
Food for Nurturing Nature - Plants
02/01/11 22:33 , Categories: General Info , Tags: planting gardens for wildlife, plants for wildlife, wildlife, wildlife gardens A wildlife garden offers three essentials to creatures: water, food and shelter. The more natural these items are, the better for your wildlife and environment. An essential ingredient of a wildlife garden is... plants!
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