The growing group of bird enthusiasts who enjoy feeding and watching
their feathered friends will learn how they can expand their activity
and help address the pressing issue of habitat loss with 100 Plants
to Feed the Birds. In-depth profiles offer planting and care guidance
for 100 native plant species that provide food and shelter for birds
throughout the year, from winter all the way through breeding and
migrating periods. Readers will learn about plants they can add to their
gardens and cultivate, such as early-season pussy willow and late-season
asters, as well as wild plants to refrain from weeding out, like
jewelweed and goldenrod. Others, including 29 tree species, may already
be present in the landscape and readers will learn how these plants
support the birds who feed and nest in them. Introductory text explains
how to create a healthy year-round landscape for birds. Plant
photographs and range maps provide needed visual guidance to selecting
the right plants for any location in North America.