Encouraging Wildlife onto Your Plot

Installing and encouraging wildlife onto your plot or in your garden is a great way to attract some wildlife. If you have a nice sized garden area, then you should consider putting a pond in it. This will help in encouraging wildlife onto your plot because the wildlife likes to eat different things. If you are considering putting up one of these ponds, then you should know a few things about landscaping your pond.

1. Garden Should not be Crowded

First, you should make sure your garden is not too small or crowded. This will discourage wildlife from using your pond as a feeding ground. If your garden is a little bit on the small side, then you can get several smaller ponds that will still provide the food that wildlife will need. In this way, you will get them off your property and into your garden.

2. Planting in Soil

Second, plant something in the soil. This could be as simple as an herb garden. You may also want to plant shrubs around the pond. The key is to not over do it because you want to make the environment as natural as possible.

3. Do not Use Chemicals

Third, do not use poisons or pesticides on your plants. These things kill the plants instantly and they can also harm humans. If you do decide to use these things, you should research the kind that you are going to buy and how it has been used in the past. This will help you make sure that you are using something safe for the wildlife.

4. Landscaping Water Body

When landscaping around a water body, be careful not to put up walls or fences around these areas. They can easily be destroyed by a large predator like a shark. If you want to give your deer’s an easy way to get into your garden, consider installing motion-sensitive lights around these areas. These will not attract deer yet will draw them in when animals enter the wrong area. If you don’t have these lights yet, try putting up some natural ground cover around the water area that has motion-sensors in it.

5. Woodland Landscaping

Woodland landscaping is another way to attract many different types of wildlife into your yard. If you have deciduous trees, you may need to trim these periodically to keep them from growing too fast. These creatures can grow very fast if left to their own devices. You can use a trimmer to do this. Once trimming has been done, plant low growing plants that will provide shelter for wildlife as they move through the area. Woodland landscaping will attract deer, squirrels, rabbits, elk and many other wildlife species that can help you improve your landscape.

6. Planting some Wild Plants

Fourth, Planting your garden will attract many different types of wildlife to your area. It’s important to have an area of open land where they can roam and find food and shelter. You want to make sure that before you plant anything, the soil is ready for them. If your soil isn’t ready, they will not migrate from their natural habitat and it won’t be as inviting to wildlife. The best way to make sure that the soil is ready for wildlife is to have it tested so you can determine if there is enough moisture or nutrients in the soil for the specific species that you want to attract.

7. Do not Kill off Everything

Fifth, do not kill off everything that you see. Predators are smart and can take down many of the smaller creatures. Just wait for them to come back. If the squirrels decide to stay away from your plantings, then they know there is food there. Predators do not like this.

8. Create Habitats for Different Types of Wildlife

When you are considering creating a garden, think about wildlife. This should be one of the major things that you are taking into consideration. You want to create habitats for different types of wildlife. You can plant some trees to act as a shelter for birds. You can also plant bushes for the ground hunters who will be looking for small animals to eat. This is all part of providing a better environment for the wildlife.

9. Planting Beds

Planting beds are the best way to create an area that is protected. In addition to having an area to situate your plants, you can also plant a fence to keep out other animals. If you are using fences, you will want to make sure that they are sturdy enough to withstand the weight that they will bear. If you are planning on using stakes, you should be aware of the rules and regulations set forth by the state that you are planting in.

10. Conclusion

When it comes to using plants as a way to attract wildlife and will help you in encouraging wildlife onto your plot, you may not have much work left if you are just starting out. However, with experience, you will find that there is plenty you can do to increase the wildlife in your garden. It is a great way to have a natural environment for your pet fish and wildlife.