<b>A Practical Illustrated Bird-Oriented Gardening Book with Great Reference Charts</b> <p/>Bird-watchers everywhere dream of a landscape dotted with fruiting shrubs, nests tucked into twining vines, and birds flocking to feeding stations. Let <i>Natural Gardening for Birds</i> show you how to lay out the welcome mat for birds by considering all of their needs, including year-round food, water, and shelter. Whether you're looking to create a hummingbird garden, install a water feature, create alluring perches, or simply designate a corner of your property as a natural area, you'll find all the inspiration and information you need in <i>Natural Gardening for Birds</i>, including: <p/>The best plants for nectar, fruit, and seeds<br>The most attractive foods to offer birds<br>Housing for cavity-nesting birds<br>Simple habitat enhancements like snags and perches<br>Region-specific planting ideas and charts<br><br><b>Author:</b> Julie Zickefoose<br><b>Publisher:</b> Skyhorse Publishing<br><b>Published:</b> 07/19/2016<br><b>Pages:</b> 256<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.60lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.90h x 7.40w x 0.80d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781510702479<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Julie Zickefoose</b>, the author/illustrator of <i>Baby Birds</i> (2016), <i>The Bluebird Effect</i> (2012), and <i>Letters from Eden</i> (2006), is a contributing editor to <i>Bird Watcher's Digest</i>. She lives with her family on an 80-acre sanctuary in Appalachian Ohio, Indigo Hill