GO TEXAN PLANT TIPS WILDLIFE GARDENING These tips will have you gardening on the "wild" side: Any wildlife garden must fulfill three basic animal needs: food, water and shelter. Supply water by adding a simple birdbath or go all out and install a small pond. Wooded areas, dense hedges and vines create appealing shelter for wildlife. Don't forget the birdhouse. When choosing food sources, realize that diversity is the key to creating an optimum habitat. A diverse habitat attracts a wider variety of species, offers more choices for forage and ensures a constant food supply. Select various Texas-grown plants to entice butterflies, bees and birds into your garden. Limit use of pesticides, which can be harmful to wildlife. Home  Site Map copyright 2002 Texas Department of Agriculture - Last updated August 31, 2002