There are many small animals and insects that provide necessary nutrients and help to a garden, such as bees and lizards. These are wild critters that can be attracted to a garden and property with the right flowers, trees, and hardscapes. Continue reading to learn more about the best critters for a yard.
Bees
Bees are one of the essential critters needed in any yard. They are some of the best pollinators that help spread and encourage fruits to grow large and healthy. They also produce honey that features the delicate flavor notes of local flora. Plant bright flowers, fruit trees, and local trees like mesquites and Palo Verdes to encourage bees to pollinate.
Lizards
Lizards are a great addition to a garden, because they eat a variety of insects that can do a lot of damage. Lizards will eat grasshoppers, ants, beetles, and spiders. These insects can eat plant leaves and destroy whole gardens if they are not kept in check by helpful lizards.
Butterflies
Butterflies are also exceptional pollinators that help fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants continue to grow. It is crucial to let caterpillars live—even though they can cause minor destruction to plants—because they will eventually turn into helpful butterflies. Plant lantanas, indigo bushes, and rosemary to encourage butterflies into the yard and use natural diversion methods to keep caterpillars away from vulnerable plants.
Birds
Birds also help plants and trees to propagate by carrying seeds across distances. Plant large trees and foliage to encourage birds to gather in the yard. Install water features to provide water, and spread seed for birds to eat. Be careful to keep the number of birds to a minimum, because an excess of birds can potentially carry disease.
Keep the yard healthy and beautiful with the help of Complete Landscaping and our team of knowledgeable landscapers. We can help plant the right trees, bushes, and flowers to encourage the best critters to a yard. We also install helpful hardscapes and water features that beautify the entire property. Please visit us online and call us at (520) 323-8918 to learn more.