Garden for Birds #4

Article by: Ronald Patterson

I would like to know.....................

WHO STOLE SUMMER?????????????/

What did you do with it?

And where are you hiding it?

It seems as though just last week we were celebrating the beginning of summer. , Why a Flower Bed Should Look Bare When You First Plant It

Looking forward to our yards , 7 Tips for Creating Fresh Hydrangea Bouquets and gardens. , Outdoor Waterfalls

Planning vacations.

Now, parents are celebrating "BACK TO SCHOOL!"

That could mean more time in our yards , A Beautiful Garden of Flowers and enjoying the fruits , Wooden You Like to Know? A Primer to Wood Outdoor Furnishings of our labor, , Manage Algae however.

Enjoying our backyard , Manage Algae guests.

We've seen visitors come and go.

And all the feathered families we helped raise.

Now it's time to think of visitors heading south.

Keep your feeders cleaned and filled.

Very important is a source of fresh water. , Abatement Considerations and Common Sense

Quite often a stranger will stop for a drink and you may be fortunate enough to see your guests.

You may want to keep a camera , Caring for your Wrought-iron Furniture handy.

It's getting time to think about fall , Making a New Lawn From Seed or Sod projects in our yards. , African Violet Care

It's time to let annuals , History of the Adirondack Chair go to seed , Gardening Sentiments and let some perennials , Outdoor Storage Sheds go as well.

Say................ do you have any grasses , Gardening Sentiments in your yard?

I'm not referring to the grass , Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One you mow, or the stuff "Cheech and Chong" made so popular either.

I'm talking about ornamental grasses. , Abatement Considerations and Common Sense

Ornamental grasses , Dandelions, Friend or Foe? for your birds. , Humming Nesting Facts

No,I haven't flipped my lid.

Grasses are becoming more popular in landscaping, , Give your Seeds a Head Start - How to Start Your Seeds Indoor yet have you thought of the possibilities for wildlife?

For birds?

Grasses come in many varieties from only a couple inches tall to 15 feet and taller.

They come with names like "Little Bunny" and "Giganteus"

"Flamingo" and " Little Zebra"

How about "Karley Rose" or "Karl Forrester"

Names are as unique as the grasses , Chives - Allium Schoenoprasum are.

Grasses can work as a ground cover, erosion control, a wind brake and look good while doing it.

Ornamental grass , Growing Nostalgic "Old Roses" In Your Garden can make up a border, a barrier or become a focal point in your yard. , A Beautiful Garden of Flowers

Grasses can also help feed and shelter birds. , Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden

This time of year, most grasses , Growing Blueberries for Fun or Profit are flowering , African Violet Care or have showy plumes.

Many of these plumes produce seeds , 6 Factors that Directly Decide the Landscaping Design of a Home Garden for birds , Landscape Wallpaper to munch on.

Foliage left up for the winter , Sculpture Can Bring Life to Your Garden months provide wind brakes and protection from harsh winter , Ideas On How To Use Container Gardening To Decorate Your House And Garden winds

Birds may also make a mad dash to flee a predator.

Not to mention that the dry foliage and plumes can give depth and motion to an otherwise drab landscape. , A Beautiful Garden of Flowers

In spring, , Why a Flower Bed Should Look Bare When You First Plant It birds , African Violet Care will be using bits and pieces for their nests.

Cut back your grasses , Tillandsia "Airplants" - Don't Plant These Plants! 2 to 4 inches from the ground before new growth starts.

Most grasses , The Basics of Plant Growth; (Part 3) Root Formation in Cuttings are hardy to zone 5 and many are hardy to zone 4

There are a few hardy to zone 3.

Once established, ornamental grass , Manage Algae needs little care.

Grasses come in about every shade of green , Outdoor Waterfalls there is.

You can find shades of blue. , Give your Seeds a Head Start - How to Start Your Seeds Indoor

Grasses with shades of yellow

There are grasses , Manage Algae with shades of red.

Grasses with horizontal stripes and some with vertical stripes.

Some varieties are drought , Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden tolerant.

Others may prefer moist conditions.

Most prefer sunny locations, , History of the Adirondack Chair while a few prefer shade.

The fact is, there will be a grass , Outdoor Storage Sheds for your location. , Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden

You can even get annual grasses. , Snow Blowers

There are so many varieties to choose from I can't go through them all.

Check with your local garden , Landscape Wallpaper center or nursery.

Have them recommend what is good for your yard. , Hummingbird Nesting Facts

Or, do some homework and see what you may prefer instead.

I have 6 varieties of grasses , Abatement Considerations and Common Sense and I'm sure the collection will continue to grow , The Basics of Plant th; (Part 3) Root Formation in Cuttings as I find and make room , Gardening - Growing Tasty Tomatoes for them.

You are sure to be hooked on grasses , The Tools You'll Need for Gardening when you see a bird , Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One hanging onto a stalk and dancing in the wind.

An added bonus, grasses , Light Up the Night! Quick Facts about Outdoor Lighting are deer resistant.

Check out the yards , Landscaping With Boulders - Do your Neighbors look at your and say WOW around you.

Hit the local garden , ing - Growing Tasty Tomatoes centers and nurseries.

I'm sure you can find a grass , Ideas On How To Use Container Gardening To Decorate Your House And Garden for your yard. , Manage Algae

Remember, fall , Quick Lawn Care Tips For Achieving the Perfect Lawn is the best time to plant. , Gardening Sentiments

Well friend, it is time to get this letter sent out so I best get going.

Do have a blessed week and continue to smile.

Until next time.

Your friend,

Ron
http://www.backyardbirdingtips.com/

Ron Patterson has been caring for wild birds , Give your Seeds a Head Start - How to Start Your Seeds Indoor since he was 10 years old. He has discovered many things along the way.

An avid gardener as well, Ron is a Michigan Certified Nurseryman.

With his expertise in birds , Why a Flower Bed Should Look Bare When You First Plant It and gardens, , Planting Bare Root Roses he writes a weekly newsletter called "Backyard Birding Tips"

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