How to GardenWild
Wildlife gardening is all about making sure that we are not only tending to our own needs, but also the needs of local wildlife. It could be considered a philosophy of land management. At it's core, there are several core components required of a wild garden:
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Planning
Wild gardening requires a bit of planning before getting started. There are several essential questions that need to be answered before continuing with developing a wild garden:
- What plants grow in your area?
- What pollinators live in your area? What plants are they attracted to?
- What native plant nurseries are in your area?
Critical Components of a Wild Garden
1. Native Plants |
2. Water Features |
3. Animal Shelters |
Produce food
Mimic native plant communities Attract pollinators |
Fountains
Ponds Artificial Rivers |
Insect Motels
Bat Boxes Bird Houses Bee Keeping |
Sustainable Gardening Practices
- Limiting the use of pesticides
- Controlling noxious weeds
- Companion planting
- Using compost and compost tea