The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden - by Stacy Tornio (Paperback)

About the Book

"For gardeners who are ready to take their efforts to the next level by planting for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife by focusing on restoring native habitat and using sustainable practices, this offers more than 200 recommendations of specific cultivars, sustainability tips, and facts about how to grarden organically. Regional recommendations are tailored to attracting specific pollinators; planting diagrams and plans show the possibilities with lush visuals"--

Book Synopsis

"The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden helps you become more intentional about attracting birds, bees, and more to the garden...you can build a beautiful garden for all seasons while simultaneously striving to support wildlife."―Horticulture

The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden is a beginner-friendly handbook that helps homeowners create a beautiful garden that attracts birds, bees, butterflies, and more. Everyone wants a garden buzzing with life, and Stacy Tornio makes it easy by sharing details about which plants attract specific creatures.

Stacy Tornio makes it easy to attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your home garden by sharing details about which plants attract specific creatures. The simple organization makes it easy to find exactly what you want, with chapters on attracting birds, bringing in bees butterflies, and welcoming wildlife. If you are looking to build a garden from scratch, there are ten plans with specific plant choices. The plans include a hummingbird garden, a birdseed garden, and options that are low-maintenance and drought-resistant. You'll also find expert advice on finding the right feeder, avoiding pesticides, and choosing native plants. The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden is a beautiful, photo-filled guide that will help you grow the earth-friendly garden of your dreams.

Review Quotes

"Well organized and easy to use...a good introduction for new wildlife gardeners to the breadth of possibilities awaiting them."--The Columbian

"This beautifully illustrated photo-guide helps you create the garden of your dreams."--The Register Herald

"The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden helps the reader become more intentional about attracting birds, bees, and more to the garden. The book strikes a good balance between facts and practice.... Readers can build a beautiful garden for all seasons while simultaneously striving to support wildlife."--Horticulture

"Gardeners will find useful tips on attracting wildlife."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Stacy Tornio is the author of more than fifteen books for families and kids, including 101 Outdoor Adventures to Have Before You Grow Up and The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book, both recipients of National Outdoor Book Awards. She is a former editor of Birds & Blooms magazine and currently runs the website Be A Good Human, which is aimed at getting more kids and families outside.