Debbie Reynolds decided to upgrade her yard, but not with the exotic plants you may see lining heavily-manicured lawns. Instead, she decided to use native plants in her landscaping. This has been referred to as wildscaping.
Shes been able to attract more birds and butterflies to her yard and she even gets some people buzzing about.
I get a lot of compliments from my neighbors, said Debbie, 勛圖窪蹋 Minnesotas board chair, as she looked at a patch of Wild Geranium that she planted a couple years ago. I also see bees that have flown over from my neighbors hive.
Debbie says she enjoys knowing her plants are attracting native birds as well as conserving water. Plants in her yard include Purple Coneflower, Rough Blazing Star, Wild Bergamot, Fragrant Hyssop, Butterfly Milkweed, and Prairie Dropseed.
I know I dont have a perfect yard, but its a start, she said modestly. Debbie will continue to set an example for her neighborhood by showing off the beauty of a wildscaped, bird-friendly yard.
When you plant native plants, your yard could benefit a number of Minnesotas birds, including the Eastern Bluebird. Learn more about how we are using native plants to .