Trees and shrubs provide shelter and nesting area for birds and small mammals, while plants that produce fruits, berries, and nuts provide them with food. These can be surrounded by shrubs such as rhododendron and mountain laurel. Many herbaceous perennials are native to our area and would blend wonderfully into a woodland setting. This type of environment is perfect for squirrels and chipmunks, not to mention all of the birds that will visit your paradise. If the woodland forest does not work into your plans try a native wildflower garden.
Many native wildflowers provide beauty year-round.
As beautiful as we find wildflowers, local wildlife also find them enticing. Butterfly weed, milkweed, and Black-eyed Susans are guaranteed to bring in droves of butterflies. Some other local favorites include many members of the primrose, evening primrose, and sunflower families. Morning glory, while somewhat intrusive, is a beautiful vine for an unkempt area. There are also a few species of clematis native to our area that are also attractive.