Creating a wildlife garden reverses some of the human-caused habitat destruction that is hurting wildlife. And it’s easier than you might think. Here is what your wildlife garden should include:

FOOD:  Native plants provide nectar, seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, foliage, pollen, and insects eaten by an exciting variety of wildlife. Feeders can supplement natural food sources.

WATER:  All animals need water to survive and some need it for bathing or breeding as well.

PLACE TO RAISE YOUNG:  Wildlife need resources to reproduce and keep their species going. Some species have totally different habitat needs in their juvenile phase than they do as adults.

SUBSTAINABLE PRACTICES:  How you manage your garden can have an effect on the health of the soil, air, water, and habitat for native wildlife as well as the human community.

Gardening for  Wildlife "The path to wildlife certification for Wilmington by Pat Bradford Wrightsville Magazine