With spring finally here, now is a wonderful time to start planning your landscaping and gardens. If you'd like to invite some wildlife to your yard or garden, we have some suggestions on what to plant.

Create a Garden or Lawn to Attract Wildlife

If you want to create a haven for pollinators, or you'd just like to be able to look out in the yard and see some wildlife, we have some recommendations to make it a reality.

Birdwatching or Preservation - There's a Recommendation for That

Whether you are hoping to do some bird watching, or would like to provide a space to aid in monarch butterfly preservation, we have recommendations for planting.

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Pollinators Like Hummingbirds and Butterflies Make Excellent Backyard Guests

Hummingbirds and monarch butterflies are both helpful little pollinators, and creating a space for them in your yard is sure to bring you joy and satisfaction, as well as helping the environment.

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Avoid Invasive Non-Native Species

By planting native plants, you can provide food and shelter to Indiana wildlife without harming the delicate ecosystem.

Add a Water Source Too

In addition to plants, trees, and shrubs, adding a small pond, or even a fountain or birdbath, can also help to attract wildlife.

Create Some Space for You to Enjoy the View

Don't forget to create a little space for you too. Some comfy chairs and a small patio table can create the perfect spot for you and friends to welcome and watch the wildlife enjoy your efforts.

Here's What to Plant to Attract Widlife to Your Garden

If you'd like to see more birds, butterflies, or even deer in your garden or yard, try planting these flowers, plants, or trees.

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