Gardening for wildlife

Wildlife-friendly gardening is keeping wildlife and their needs in mind when you plan, create or maintain your garden. This way of thinking can be extended to how one manages large expanses of land, as well.

The pages below will give you a great start in understanding why gardening for wildlife is so important, how to do it as well as provide information on many of Canada's plant and animal species.

bluebird
Photo credit: Larry Kirtley
 

Why Garden with Wildlife in Mind?

Find out how both you AND Canada’s flora and fauna benefit from wildlife-friendly gardening. Some perks include saving money and time, healthier food, cleaner swimming and drinking water, free pest control and more!

 
From the tallest trees to the smallest plants, all provide shelter to wildlife
Photo credit: David Bradley 
 

How To Garden with Wildlife in Mind

Gardening for wildlife meets their needs of food, water and shelter, is earth-friendly and incorporates regionally native plants. Visit this section to find out how to apply these principles in your green space.

 
monarch butterflies on echinacea
Photo credit: istock
 

Animals

Want to learn more about Canadian wildlife or how to plant and build for your local and migratory species? You’re at just the right place.

 
swamp milkweed

 

 

Plants

Discover the benefits of native plants and learn about those right here in Canada. 

 

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