Gardeners often choose garden plants that are attractive to birds. Here's a sampling of plants of various types that you might use.

May 5, 2007 - Rosemary Drisdelle

Attracting birds to your yard is an enjoyable hobby which has other benefits. For example,a bird sanctuary can provide natural insect control for your garden.

Apr 23, 2008 - Venice Kichura

Wild birds can form a partnership with organic gardeners: we give them food and shelter and they give us song and beauty.

Nov 17, 2008 - Jamie McIntosh

To attract the most interesting and entertaining birds to the feeder, it's important to know what type of bird seed to use and how to feed it.

Apr 26, 2010 - Alex Strauss

Feeding wild birds in the garden can be so much more interesting than just putting seeds and water out for them.

May 20, 2009 - Ian Dutton

With their bright colors, vivid songs and abundant energy, songbirds add an entirely new dimension to gardens.

Aug 24, 2009 - Richard Freeland

It is possible to attract a variety of birds into the garden by choosing plants that provide food and shelter. Here are some planting suggestions.

Jan 2, 2011 - Kathleen Duffy

The way to attract birds to your yard is to provide them with everything they need: food and water, shelter from weather and predators, a place to nest, a dust bath.

Nov 13, 2008 - Rosemary Drisdelle

There are many residents of Florida who believe that hummingbirds just aren't that common in their state. Some avid birders disagree.

Oct 20, 2009 - Betsy Franz

A garden transition zone, where open space gradually changes to the deep shade of mature trees, is prime backyard bird habitat.

Apr 21, 2007 - Rosemary Drisdelle

The birds in your garden add welcome colour and life. This is a guide to more common visitors to a suburban garden, which children and adults alike will enjoy observing.

May 12, 2008 - Richard Mudhar

Beneficial insects make it possible for gardeners to manage pests organically. This can lessen or eliminate the use of potentially harmful synthetic pesticides.

Nov 5, 2009 - Chris McLaughlin

When birds fly over your garden they are most likely on their way to more desirable destinations. Provide for their basic needs and yours will be their hotel of choice.

Dec 15, 2009 - David Haigh

Fairies are said to love flower gardens. Learn how to create a garden that attracts fairies and to recognize when they are present.

Aug 4, 2010 - Val Tobin

Placing these things in the backyard will invite a wide variety of birds over for the summer.

Mar 10, 2010 - Helen Stewart

Combine winter food for birds and fun for family and friends by trimming a garden tree with seed and fruit ornaments for wild birds.

Nov 27, 2008 - Arlene Marturano

Purple Martins are well known as one of the pickiest backyard birds. Learn what it takes to make them happy and they'll return every year.

Jun 15, 2010 - Valerie Modreski

Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Francis Bay Trail (St. John), Menna Trace (Tobago), and Grand Etang National Park (Grenada) rank high for Carribean birdwatching.

Oct 2, 2007 - Connie Emerson

Attracting birds to the garden landscape can be easy for gardeners who plant perennials that provide songbirds with a source of food.

Jul 3, 2009 - Angela England