Alexander Landscaping

Creating a natural habitat is fun and rewarding. There are just five factors to implement when developing your backyard habitat. This is a project that offers personal enjoyment in addition to helping the environment. 1. Food- You can provide a food source with native plants and shrubs that will attract a variety of native wildlife. Native plants can continually provide berries, seeds and pollinators- which is better than a feeder that you have to replenish. 2.Water- A source of water is important for all animals and can be in the form of a bird bath or small water feature. 3.Shelter-Wildlife needs shelter from predators and bad weather conditions. This can be in the form of natural protection such as dense shrubs or large rocks. Something as simple as a broken clay pot sideways can provide a small space for wildlife. 4.Places to Raise Young-Hanging a bird house or installing a frog pond will provide a safe place for wildlife to nest and raise their young. 5.Sustainable Gardening-Don't use chemicals! Chemicals will affect your soil, air, and water- and have a negative effect overall. There are many natural remedies that can be replace chemicals for pest and weed problems. Peace