Welcome birds! How to design your garden for the food oasis

Welcome birds! How to design your garden for the food oasis

Marktheidenfeld, Deutschland - Now there has been time to support the feathered friends! The Federation of Nature Conservation (BN) calls for plants that not only look magnificent, but also represent a true land of milk and honey for birds. In autumn and winter, trees are of great importance that are rich in fruits. The rowan berry is a real feeding paradise and feeds up to 60 species of birds, while the hawthorn attracts about 30 species. The grain cherry, the snowball and the black elder are also indispensable food sources for our feathered friends!

But that's not all! BN bird experts recommend planting a wild hedge made of blackberries. These spiky plants not only offer protection, but are also a popular nesting site for many birds. But be careful with the pruning! The thorns can be dangerous. A gentler alternative are raspberries whose flowers in midsummer are of great importance for many wild bees. The domestic trees are not only food source, but also a safe retreat for the birds, especially during the breeding season.

regional diversity and tips for garden lovers

The BN recommends using bushes to put on regional plants. These autochthonous trees protect the genetic variety and are optimally adapted to the local conditions. Many tree nurseries now offer a wide selection of corresponding plants. If you want to be inspired, you should visit the living gardens on the Main in Marktheidenfeld. There the BN local group has created a colorful wooden bar, which is both bee pasture and bird trial treble. A planting list is available online to make it easier for gardeners to get started!