Here are Some Choices for Bird Attracting Trees and Plants You Might Enjoy in Your Lovely Bird Feeding Garden.
Prairies and Plains: Trees, shrubs, vines & ground cover
There are many, many different plant varieties to choose from in each region and microclimates can be a factor in the chances of your plants survival. All the trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers mentioned in this section are all native to North America, and are great suggestions for one or more regions.
Always chose native plants over exotic plants. Look around and see what kind of native plants grow in your area. If you have native plants in your back yard always try to cultivate and protect these plants. It makes sense, if you think about it; these native plants and wild birds have co-evolved for thousands of years and fit together like a glove.
When you buy a plant, ease it out of the pot, and check the roots for overcrowding. Also look to see that there are plenty of leaves, and it has a balanced growth to it. You can also choose bare-root trees or scrubs. Make sure that the roots are spread evenly, and should have plenty of small “feeder” roots on the stem. Remember that bare-rooted plants must be planted when they are dormant.
