| I love wildlife in my backyard, ranging from butterflies | | | | snails and more. My mother in law's occasionally |
| to frogs to birds and more. I've even had a moose | | | | attracts owls, who like to eat up all the frogs! |
| once and several times have seen deer. Of course | | | | Beware of breeding mosquitoes though; you can use |
| some wildlife, like mosquitoes and angry spraying | | | | mosquito "dunks" or fish to combat or eat mosquito |
| skunks are not so cool up close and personal, but | | | | larva. |
| there can be downsides to anything. How can you | | | | Woodpiles attract all kinds of wildlife. Mine seem to |
| attract more wildlife? | | | | attract tree frogs, toads, the odd rabbit and many |
| Feed the birds! Birdfeeders will attract birds, and | | | | chipmunks. |
| more. Personally I don't mind feeding the squirrels and | | | | Wildflowers or at least an unmowed portion of lawn |
| chipmunks and mice as well, and birdfeeders do that, | | | | can attract snakes, frogs, insects like butterflies and |
| both because some critters will climb up and birds will | | | | much more. |
| dump plenty of feed on the ground. | | | | Wildlife in your backyard can be great. It can add to |
| Have hedges, bushes, and shrubbery. This will attract | | | | the natural beauty and your enjoyment. A few steps |
| all kinds of animals, including birds and other small | | | | to encourage wildlife can reap big rewards in your |
| animals that may live in them. | | | | enjoyment. Some planning can add a lot of wildlife |
| A pond is a beautiful addition, although upkeep will | | | | and enhance your backyard. |
| take some work, and may attract frogs, turtles, | | | | |