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 will help you create a beautiful garden that attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. Garden expert Stacy Tornio makes it easy by explaining which plants attract specific creatures. Want birds? Plant black-eyed Susans. Looking to attract bumble bees? Choose bee balm. If you are looking to build a garden from scratch, there are ten plans you can choose from, including a hummingbird garden, a birdseed garden, a low-maintenance garden, a shade garden, and even drought-resistant options. You'll also find expert advice on finding the right feeder, avoiding pesticides, and choosing native plants.

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 20 books, including The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat and The National Parks Scavenger Hunt. She loves writing about gardening and has shared her passion with readers on sites like Treehugger and HGTV. Stacy spent many years working on Birds & Blooms magazine, where she enjoyed exploring new flowers and finding native plants to add to her own yard. Her love for nature extends to her family, too--she co-wrote 101 Outdoor Adventures to Have Before You Grow Up with her son, which won the National Outdoor Book Award, and created the board game Lucky Bears with her daughter. Learn more about their adventures at Be a Good Human (beagoodhuman.co).