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:

• Use of native plants
• Integrating a diversity of habitats
• Providing access to water
• Providing access to shelter
• Utilizing ecologically conscious gardening techniques

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?

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Critical Components of a Wild Garden

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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

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Sustainable Gardening Practices

• Limiting the use of pesticides
• Controlling noxious weeds
• Companion planting
• Using compost and compost tea

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What is Wild Gardening?

Why GardenWild?

Wild Gardening Resources