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Native Plants for Birds

Planting native plants is one of the most important things you can do to establish a healthy habitat. Native plants are the base of an important food chain. With a diversity of native plants, birds, bees, or butterflies will enjoy your garden and provide important ecological services. The areas below offer resources for those just getting started and for those wanting to dig deeper.

How do I start? Remember the ABCs!

How do I start? Remember the ABCs!
Getting Started

Where to Buy Plants

Where to Buy Plants
Getting Started

Best Plants for a Bird-Friendly Landscape

Best Plants for a Bird-Friendly Landscape
Getting Started

Houston Audubon Natives Nursery

Houston Audubon Natives Nursery
Getting Started

Pre-planned Garden for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies

Pre-planned Garden for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies
Getting Started

Learn about Lawn

Learn about Lawn
Getting Started

Milkweed: Native vs. Tropical

Milkweed: Native vs. Tropical
Digging Deeper

Sunny Gardens: Design Concepts and Recommendations

Sunny Gardens: Design Concepts and Recommendations
Digging Deeper

Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines

Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
Digging Deeper

KPC's Guide to Pocket Prairies

KPC's Guide to Pocket Prairies
Digging Deeper

Unique Native Plants for Your Yard

Unique Native Plants for Your Yard
Digging Deeper
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Houston Audublog: Native Plant Posts

Houston Audublog: Native Plant Posts
Digging Deeper
© Don Verser
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