Creating

Wildlife-Friendly Gardens in Pittsburgh

There is nothing more relaxing and satisfying than seeing a bunch of wildlife appreciation your landscaping features. If this is something you want to do, it can be as simple as choosing the right plants. Read along to learn what plants are going to bring in the wildlife to your backyard!

NATIVE GRASSES

Big Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Switchgrass attract birds and provide cover for small mammals. 

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WILDFLOWERS

Coneflowers, Black-Eyed Susans, and Milkweed are attractive to butterflies, bees, and birds. 

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BERRY-PRODUCING SHRUBS

Serviceberry, Elderberry, and Winterberry provide food for birds and small mammals. 

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Trees

Oak, Maple, and Hickory trees are host plants for various insects and caterpillars, attracting birds.

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EVERGREENS

Eastern Red Cedar and Spruce trees offer cover and nesting sites for birds and small mammals.

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PERENNIALS

Goldenrod, Joe-Pye Weed, and  Asters attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

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