Backyard habitat

If you want to make a wildlife garden you are not alone! Wildlife gardens are a great way to boost local wildlife and biodiversity. In this article we explain everything you need to know to build the perfect wildlife garden.

Gardening is not just a way to grow fresh food and pretty flowers, but also an opportunity to create a thriving wildlife habitat in your backyard. With the decline in insect and wildlife populations and the loss of habitat across America, it has become more important than ever to take action and create spaces that support biodiversity.

Attract and support birds, bees, reptiles, and other animals with these DIY projects. Kids can create these backyard wildlife habitats all on their own.

Tilly's team can design your yard to qualify as a Certified Wildlife Habitat® with the National Wildlife Federation™, but what exactly does this look like?

Find plants native to Western Washington and make a custom plant list for your garden or location

Illuminate your backyard with the mesmerizing glow of fireflies! Learn how to attract these charming insects to your garden with our expert tips on landscaping and creating an inviting firefly habitat. Enhance your summer garden with the beautiful glow of these charming bugs. Find more backyard gardening inspiration at MyGardenLife.com.

During the hot summer season, you might notice yourself swatting swarms of insects away as they take over your backyard. A great solution to control the insect population is to make a frog pond in your backyard. Frogs will keep the bugs from bugging you, and will stay around if they're well-fed, maintaining the ecosystem.

My husband and I built and designed our backyard habitat, never ending work