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Cover and food for wildlife???

tbt3
18 years ago

I am planning my wildlife garden and have two spots left.

1. Part shade/some morning sun,moist soil, Northern exposure, 6x6 area

2. Full sun, drier, eastern exposure, 4x4 area

I have the following plants in the yard already in one spot or another: serviceberry, grapes, clethra, trumpetvine, dogwood, redbud, loblolly pines, oaks, winged elm, herbs and bee/butterfly plants (bee balm, coneflower, lobelia, etc. My lot backs up to a decent-sized forested area and I do have a small brushpile.

I have read that cover in surburban landscapes is more limiting than food and was looking for shrubs that might grow in these areas and provide both. Any thoughts? Any shurbs or plants that are must-haves that I don't have covered. Two that came to mind are viburnum and blueberries. All advice welcome.

Thanks,

TBT