Backyard Birdscaping Bonanza
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1,046 Quick-and-Easy Ways to Make Your Yard
and Garden Absolutely Irresistible to Birds
Just imagine boatloads of bluebirds, hordes of hummingbirds, and flocks of flickers—all living, feeding, and even nesting in your backyard. All it takes is a little "birdscaping" grow-how, and soon your yard will be irresistible to beautiful songbirds!
Birdscaping is all about providing the plants birds love, the foods they crave, and the shelter they need. And in this book, you'll discover the simple secrets to transforming your yard into a bird-pleasin' paradise. Whether it's waxwings, nuthatches, or tanagers that tickle your fancy, they'll all be flockin' with these fast, fun, and frugal ways to attract 'em, like:
- The secret tree, shrub, and flower combo that has it all—seeds, nectar, berries, and buds!
- This special nectar solution attracts orioles like flies to honey.
- How a bunch of bitter berries transform themselves into wintertime treats.
- The best way to start a bird garden is... in your kitchen? Grab an old throw rug.
- Abracadabra—this magic layering trick turns 25 bird-pleasin' plants into 100 in just 1 year!
And much, much more! You'll also get
Grandma Putt's Time-Tested Tips, Jerry's own
Elementary, My Dear answers to your toughest birding questions,
Quick 'n' Easy Projects, and
Perfect Planting garden designs. Plus, a full-color photo section provides over 250 exquisite photos of your favorite birds and the best birdscaping plants on earth. Hardcover, 384 pages, ©2008.
Plus, a FREE Gift!
Butterfly Magic
In this all-new Booklet, you'll learn how to cast a magic spell over your backyard to attract butterflies in droves with tips on how to:
- Prepare a rotten fruit feast
- Create the best puddling place
- Plant eye-catching, nectar-rich flowers
- Be the "hostest with the mostest" plants
Plus, there's my all-time best butterfly garden designs, butterfly fun facts, life cycle tidbits, and much more!