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How to create a natural habitat
By Bryan Tozzie | February 20, 2010 at 03:38 PM EST | 2 comments

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

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1. Plant lover | February 20, 2010 at 04:17 PM EST

Great information, I'm looking forward to swinging by the nursery to start my natural habitat. Thanks for the post!

2. Sandy | July 14, 2010 at 07:43 PM EDT

Now I have what I need to start a natural habitat in my garden. Thank you for posting this- I always wondered how to do it the right way. You guys are great! See you next time at the nursery.

P.S. Your farm raised free range chickens are a hit! My family enjoyed seeing them the other day and we also have been enjoying their eggs. They are fresh and taste better than store bought!

Till next time...

Sandy

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