Make your yard into a natural tribute to your beloved pet.
Any yard can become a sanctuary for wildlife with just a few simple modifications.
Make Your Patio Permeable
A porous surface allows water through to the soil, where it is able to soak up rain and inhibit run off. Consider designing your patios and pathways with pores in order to prevent run off. This also keeps local streams clean.
Add Water to Your Yard or Patio
A concave rock collects and holds drinking water for insects such as: ladybugs, dragonflies, and more.
Birdbaths provide water for birds that is the best depth of water for play, bath time and hydration.
Widen a Fence
By removing a few panels or widening space between fence panels, small flying wildlife such as small birds or butterflies, can pass through more easily to your garden. Oftentimes, it makes for a nicer view as well.
Try adding plants to your yard that will attract wildlife during each season of the year. In Oregon there are several plants to consider.
Oregon Grape
Flowers attract mason bees & butterflies
Blue-blackberries are eaten by birds
Beautiful bronze new growth occurs on evergreen leaves
Kinnikinnik
Berries are a favorite of birds
Flowers are visited by butterflies and bees
Leaves help feed the butterfly caterpillars
Glossy evergreen leaves are a beautiful addition to any garden or yard.
Red Flowering Currant
Flower nectar feeds hummingbirds
Berries are eaten by birds
Leaves help feed the butterfly caterpillars
Bright pink flowers add vibrant color to any yard or garden.
Western Columbine
Hummingbirds enjoy the flowers
Seeds are eaten by the birds
Glowing red and yellow flowers brighten up the garden.
Vine Maple
Seeds are eaten by birds
Leaves help feed the butterfly caterpillars
Nectar from the flowers is collected by bees
The orange and red fall leaves ornament any yard during autumn.
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