Native prairie grasses are an excellent addition. A means of initially attracting wildlife and supplementing food, while your habitat grows into its own, is the placement of one or more feeders. In doing so, take in to consideration access of these to predators. Now that you have provided the perches, nesting and food areas, don t forget the most important dietary need, water. For nourishment as well as bathing, a bird bath or two, a frog pond or water garden is the perfect addition to your world of nature.
Birds love dripping, splashing and moving water.
Nectar plants, goldenrod, lupine, aster, paintbrush, clover, delphiniums, fuchsia, bee balm, aster and azalea arranged in a meadow like setting will attract and maintain a good variety of butterfly. Finally, the use of pesticides and herbicides should be addressed. It is imperative to read all labels and instructions and follow them. Some may be detrimental to the wildlife you are encouraging. Diekelmann, J. and C. 1982.