richard

My backyard has several established large hardwood trees such as a post oak and a southern red oak.  In addition, my  property backs up onto a woodland that is populated with hickory, tulip poplar and oak.  These support many insects.  In addition, there are several hedges around my yard that support protection and for nesting. I maintain a perennial bed with coneflowers, milkweed and rudbeckia that birds and insects love. I keep two blue bird boxes which are both populated.  I have several woodpiles for protection.  I also have peanut feeders for woodpeckers and nuthatches.  I have a small, elevated water dish that the rain usually keeps filled. Native plants are available close by at the Botanical Gardens spring and fall sales.