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Landscaping for Nature

With the right plants and trees, your property can be a haven for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. These links provide information about bird feeding, native plants, tree care, and more.

In This Section

Native Plants for Your Landscape

This publication shows you how to use native-plant landscaping to attract wildlife.

Grow Native

Use Missouri native plants to control runoff, improve forage, and bring more wildlife into your landscape.

Tree Care

From tree selection and planting to pruning guidelines, this section covers everything you need to know to take care of your backyard trees.

Pollinators

Honeybees are not the only pollinators in Missouri. Learn about different pollinators and how you can attract them to your property.

Attracting Backyard Birds

You can watch your favorite birds at home by establishing bird-feeding stations, supplying water throughout the year, and planting certain vegetation.