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.