Gardening for the Birds
Author | : Thomas G. Barnes |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : |
ISBN-10 | : 0813129028 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780813129020 |
Rating | : 4/5 (020 Downloads) |
Download or read book Gardening for the Birds written by Thomas G. Barnes and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " An easy-to-use guide to transforming your yard into an oasis for urban wildlife. Which birdseed attracts the most species of birds? What type of feeder is best to use? How do you deter squirrels? Barnes answers all these questions and more. He includes a plant encyclopedia of trees and shrubs native to the Upper South that attract a variety of birds, butterflies, and mammals. Barnes's plans and plant lists can also be used to create a woodland, a prairie, or a water garden. Also included are tips for birdwatchers of all levels and suggestions for deterring common garden pests.