Woodpeckers will be attracted and soon holes will be created for natural birdhouses. Save time by not reseeding bare patches of soil near shrubs. Birds scratch for insects and tiny pebbles for their crops. Focus on your own backyard to help give plants and wildlife a fighting chance. Native species are better adapted to local soils and climates.
Natives require less water, fertilizer and pest control.
Let plants grow naturally and create a controlled untidiness in your naturescape. Plant trees and shrubs which offer food and protection for birds. Birds need a constant and varied food source. So plant a variety of early and late blooming flowering plants for a steady food supply. The plants also attract insects for spring and fall migrants to feed on as well.