If native vegetation must be pruned or cleared it can still provide great habitat value in the form of brush piles. Many fast growers and abundant fruit-bearers fit in this class. Many interesting backyard wildlife species rely heavily or exclusively on insects for food. Begin taking more careful note of them and you will find that insects and other invertebrates themselves can be among the chief delights in the garden. Try using a magnifier.
Water features are invaluable in wildlife gardens.
Taking notes and making species lists may add to your pleasure and facilitate the sharing of your observations. Shrubs and vines chaparral currant, California gooseberry, osoberry, California barberry, buckbrush, blue witch, twinberry, pink-flowering currant, brown dogwood, chaparral clematis, sticky monkeyflower, golden currant, California dogwood, California wild rose, California coffeeberry, toyon, western virgin's bower, California blackberry, thimbleberry, coyote brush, hollyleaf cherry, creambush. Trees arroyo willow, coast live oak, California buckeye, blue elderberry.