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"The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides the information you need in this must-have guide for Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, southern Illinois, and southern Indiana. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants"--
List of contents
Why You Should Plant a Garden
The Basics of Plant Anatomy
Why Protect Pollinators?
Meet the Pollinators
Native Plant Conservation
How to Use This Book
Lower Midwest Plants at a Glance
Lower Midwest Native Plants
- Full Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Partial Shade to Full Shade
Garden Plants for Butterflies
Garden Plants for Bees
Container Garden for Pollinators
Bird Food & Nesting Plants
Hummingbird Plants
Larval Host List
Retail Sources of Lower Midwest Native Seeds & Plants
Cooperative Extension Service
Native Plant Societies
Botanical Gardens & Arboretums
Index
Photo Credits
About the Author
About the author
Jaret C. Daniels is a curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, and he is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida. Jaret holds a Ph.D. in entomology and specializes in the ecology and conservation of at-risk butterflies and other native insect pollinators. He is a professional nature photographer and author of many successful field guides, gardening books, and general interest titles on butterflies, insects, wildflowers, native plants, and wildlife landscaping, including
Butterflies of the Midwest Field Guide; Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Upper Midwest; Backyard Bugs; Vibrant Butterflies; and
Insects & Bugs for Kids. He lives in Gainesville, Florida, with his wife, Stephanie, and their six cats.
Summary
Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the central United States.
The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides the information you need in this must-have guide for Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, southern Illinois, and southern Indiana. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants.
The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It’s followed by a “field guide” section to 115 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, bloom period, growing conditions, and Jaret’s notes. As an added bonus, you’ll make use of the quick-reference chart, garden plans, and more!
Inside you’ll find:
- Overview of native pollinator species in the Lower Midwest
- Field guide to 115 native plants, organized by level of sunlight needed
- Quick-reference chart to plants, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attracts
- Hardiness zone information, weed control tips, and more
- BONUS: Garden plans that can be customized to suit your specific interests
Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.
