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Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are fun to watch and play a crucial role in the health of ecosystems. Gardeners can help create habitats for pollinators by growing plants native to North Carolina, including asters, bee balm, milkweeds, and blue lobelia.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 49 Issue 3, Mar 2017, p21, il
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36199
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This type of garden can nourish all, by lowering harmful insect populations and maintaining pollinator populations. Plants nourishing for farm animals include Artemisia and marigold. Examples of plants nourishing for humans are sponge gourd and sheep sorrel. Plants discouraging pests are bay laurel and mint. Plants good for insects include spicebush and dill.
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36204
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Environmental disasters and habitat destruction have encouraged some homeowners to open up their yards to house affected wildlife, especially pollinators, through organic landscaping and wildlife- friendly food sources. Growth factors include region and hardiness. For food, the author recommends trees such as the Mulberry and Dogwood and shrubs such as Holly. Examples of plants fit for consumption include honeysuckle and milkweed.
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Color is an important element in designing a wildlife garden. Humans have a preference for a particular color and so does wildlife. Winged creatures--birds and insects--will visit the garden looking for their favorite color and they will also visit other colors. Yoest lists several colors--red, white, purple, yellow--plants having these colors and what wildlife is attracted to them.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 46 Issue 4, May 2014, p17-20, il
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By making some changes in the backyard, homeowners can create wildlife habitats. Adding water will attract many creatures. A birdbath is the simplest way. Reduce lawn size and add more trees, flowers, and shrubs. Put out bird feeders and boxes. Stack logs and rocks to provide nesting places. Control the cat, so that attracted wildlife will not feed the family pet.
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Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 46 Issue 2, Spring 1999, p2-6, il