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  more words on birds

  Thanks, Umbra, for propagating (sorry) this information. The additional comments and links are great, too. Don't forget that butterflies also benefit from native plantings, and can make one's back yard a glorious place to be near. To ballroom 16, I would say that a properly designed native plant garden takes into consideration the conditions at the site, and native wetland plants would not be suggested for dry yards. There are native plants for the different conditions in every region, and just because a plant is native, doesn't mean it will thrive if you plant it in the wrong place. It will be more likely to thrive, however, than the exotic, if planted in its proper setting. The other thing worth mentioning is that although there are many plants which provide nectar, including exotices, most butterflies and moths have very specific host plants, and will not reproduce in the yard if the host plants are not present. Many exotics provide nectar, but the caterpillars think their leaves are yucky.
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  szainoOn Umbra on attracting wildlife posted 2 years, 2 months ago 14 Responses

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  buying online

  At least, if you do buy online, buy through one of the shopping websites which work with companies to get a percentage, even so small, to your favorite environmental charity.  

  Every little bit helps.On Umbra on online shopping posted 2 years, 6 months ago 22 Responses