Wildlife species can be attracted to your yard if you provide what they need. Because each species has different requirements, a diverse habitat will attract more species. Wildlife will be better able to survive if habitats offer the food, water and cover they require. Well managed backyard habitats can save energy, protect soil and improve water and air quality. Trees and other plants hold soils in place during rain and wind.
Vegetation helps keep sediment and contaminants from entering water bodies.
In the right places, plants keep homes cool in summer and lessen heat loss in winter. They can offer privacy and reduce dust and noise from road traffic. Plants also improve air quality by removing carbon dioxide from the air and replenishing it with oxygen. These effects are dramatically noticeable in developed areas. Plants can make towns and cities more comfortable and pleasant places to live, for humans and wildlife.