Birds of a Feather

Why every garden needs a bird feeder

- By Madison Moulton

Our gardens are the ultimate haven for local bird life. Whether it’s a tree they find a home in, or berries they feed on before going on their way, your garden design and contents can become a great support to these essential garden friends that increasingly struggle to find homes as city spaces expand. And there is no better way to draw birds to your garden, and to keep them there, than with a bird feeder. With so many benefits for your garden, for yourself, and for the birds themselves, its not hard to see why every garden needs at least one bird feeder.

Pollination

Pollinator gardens are all the rage, with many gardeners looking to support butterflies and bees in their local area by planting pollinator-friendly plants, or dedicating entire sections of their garden to pollinator-attracting flowers. Bees and butterflies certainly get most of the attention, but many bird species are great pollinators too. And the more pollinators there are, the better your garden will look in the long run.

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