Summary
The article explains how to create a garden that supports birds during fall by planting specific flowers and shrubs. It highlights which plants provide essential food and shelter for migrating and overwintering birds in North America.
Key Facts
- Birds in North America need food and shelter as they prepare for the cold season in fall.
- Berry-producing shrubs like Winterberry and Dogwood trees provide high-energy foods for birds.
- Seed-bearing wildflowers such as Coneflowers and Black-eyed Susans supply seeds for birds.
- Native ornamental grasses offer both food and shelter for birds.
- Late-blooming flowers, like Mango Popsicle Dwarf Poker, provide nectar for migrating hummingbirds.
- Planting native plants is encouraged as they are well-suited to local environments and beneficial for birds.
- Leaving perennials standing over winter can help provide shelter and nesting materials for birds and pollinators.
