Each terraced bed will be about 6 feet wide and 17 feet long. There will be two of these (two beds, two retaining walls). The top bed is in full sun; the bottom bed light shade. Well drained garden soil.

What could I plant that would attract birds and look great at least three seasons out of the year.
thanks, Michele

I'm a volunteer Backyard Wildlife Habitat Steward for the National Wildlife Federation. I'd love to help you but don't know exactly where you're located.

You may want to contact your local NWF office because there are Stewards all over the state who would just love to help you out. That's what we here for!

Texas has so many different zones that's it's hard to say what will work in your area (what birds are native or migratory, which plants they like).

Generally you want to provide food, shelter, water and a place to raise young. That means dense shrubbery, berries, seeds and grasses. It also means using native plants.

If you aren't close to a Federation office I can put the word out on our Listserve to find a volunteer. You can email me via My Page (see above)or my website which has some information about creating a habitat and links to more information.

Best of luck- you're doing "a good thing"!