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.

bluebird
Photo credit: Larry Kirtley
 

Why Garden with Wildlife in Mind?

Find out how both you AND Canada’s animals and plants benefit from wildlife-friendly gardening. Some perks include saving money, 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. Get tips and ideas for your garden here.

 
Fox on Branch
Photo credit: Gabor Szerencsi
 

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

This section has in depth articles on many of Canada’s native plants, as well as springboards to our Native Plant Encyclopedia and Invasive Plants sections.

 

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