Last post, we finished up by adding the rest of the trees to the backyard design for bird watchers. Today, we will add the shrubs. Shrubs not only provide birds food, a lot of birds make nests in shrubs. This includes common birds like the robin, mourning dove, blue jay, and catbird. It also includes less common ones like yellow warbler and indigo bunting. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Backyard landscape design for birds Part 3
Today, we continue our landscape design for birds and the people that love them by adding the rest of our trees. In my last post, we ended by adding three Scarlet oak trees. … [Read more...]
Backyard for the birds, a Landscape for bird watchers Part 2
Last post, we began our backyard for the birds landscape design. We had the circular design theme picked out and applied to our patio, planting beds and turf shapes. We also added a small curved path connecting the two turf areas. When we finished it looked like this. What does a backyard for the birds need? Before we get too far with our design, it's probably a good idea to consider the needs of the birds we are trying to attract to our landscape. According to the National Wildlife … [Read more...]
Backyard for bird watchers
Last post, I wrote about writing down what you want from your garden. One goal some people have is to attract birds to their backyard. Today, I will start a backyard for bird watchers landscape design. It will also be attractive and versatile enough for others to appreciate too. … [Read more...]
What do you really want?
After the New Year is over is a great time to start thinking about changes you want to make in your yard this year. Before you reach for those plant and seed catalogs, lets think bigger picture. Perhaps you fall into ones of these categories. You have a new house and don't have any landscaping Your yard needs a serious over haul. Maybe you are like me and are pretty happy with your backyard but realize you better do SOMETHING to your front yard besides neglect your lawn. Now is … [Read more...]