Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Rocky Mountains

Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the Rocky Mountains. The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides the information you need in this must-have guide for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, northern New Mexico, and northeastern Utah. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It's followed by a "field guide" section to more than 100 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and George's notes. As an added bonus, you'll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more!Inside you'll find:Overview of native pollinator species in the Rocky Mountain regionField guide to over 100 native plants, organized by level of sunlight neededQuick-reference chart to plants, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attractsHardiness zone information, weed control tips, and moreBONUS: Garden plans that can be customized to suit your specific interestsPlan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.