10 Plants That Will Turn Your Back Yard Into a Wildlife Sanctuary via Lifehacker [Shared]

10 Plants That Will Turn Your Back Yard Into a Wildlife Sanctuary

10 Plants That Will Turn Your Back Yard Into a Wildlife Sanctuary via Lifehacker [Shared]

You spend countless hours weeding, watering, pruning, and nurturing your garden into a space you enjoy; so it’s easy to forget that the rich vegetation we take so much joy and pride in is also meant for the local wildlife. Wildlife gardens can attract butterflies, birds, and small animals to your backyard oasis. And growing specific local plants that attract these creatures is a great way to interact with nature, provide them with a lush natural habitat, and support the natural ecosystem.

Here are ten plants you can grow to attract wildlife to your garden.

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Why It’s Worth Rewilding on a Domestic Scale via Treehugger [Shared]

Why It’s Worth Rewilding on a Domestic Scale

Why It's Worth Rewilding on a Domestic Scale via Treehugger [Shared]

Rewilding will be crucial for tackling the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Most often, we talk about rewilding on a grand scale—on farms and large tracts of land, and in wider bioregions. But rewilding in gardens can be just as important.

There are many reasons why we should rewild on a domestic scale. It’s useful to think small, in addition to taking the broader view, since even small steps taken at home can help improve our environments. Thinking more “wildly” can help us find solutions for the major challenges we face.

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