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Easy Ways to Improve the Nature in Your Outdoor Space

Tips for Attracting More Wildlife to Your Backyard

By Rayanne MorrissPublished 4 years ago Updated 4 years ago 3 min read

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You want to improve the nature in your outdoor space, but you aren't sure how to do this. Well, there are a number of things you can do to make your outdoor space more spectacular. The following are a few ideas that you may like to try.

Butterfly Houses

One insect that people love to see is the butterfly. Something about the way they flutter in the air and the colors they bring is magical. What's even better is that you can install a butterfly house in your backyard to give these bugs a chance to survive the winter. On top of that, you also get to see them fluttering around your backyard whenever you sit back there to enjoy the view. You can decorate these butterfly houses if you want to make your backyard look more whimsical. Seeing these beautiful insects in your backyard gives you a reason to go outside more, and that's a good thing for anyone.

Bird Feeding

Another thing you can do to invite more life into your backyard is to install a bird feeder. These feeders can have sunflower seeds for birds along with other things birds love. If you do this long enough, you'll start seeing all kinds of birds coming to your yard throughout the seasons. Some of them are going to be quite beautiful. Having birds around your property is a good idea for various reasons. Not only are they beautiful to see and hear, but they also help reduce pests. Yes, they'll be eating the food you put out, but they'll also eat bugs around your yard.

Giving Water

The next thing you want to consider is installing a water fountain. This can attract cute animals such as bunnies, hummingbirds, or chipmunks. If you think that's too expensive, you can also place a bowl with clean water outside; just make sure you clean it often because standing water can attract all sorts of things. The fountain would be a better option. Plus, they make your yard look attractive. You should install a fountain because water attracts life. It's the perfect place for birds to shower, and they also use the water to build their nests. Having running water in your yard is also relaxing because the sound of water is calming. This will help with the typical stress people experience.

Landscaping

If you have the money, you can hire a landscaper for your property. This person will help make your land look amazing by creating a custom design. The professional will help you plant beautiful trees and bushes in the right locations throughout your property. The professional can also help you choose native plants that match your region, which means less maintenance.

Placement may not seem like such a big deal, but it helps create a sense of cohesiveness that you'll fall in love with once the landscaper is done. You need to work with someone who can make your yard look great. See past examples, read some reviews, and do whatever you can do to judge this company before you make the decision to work with them.

No Pesticides

Many people use pesticides in their backyards. It makes sense to use these types of chemicals to get rid of things you don't want, like mosquitoes. The bad thing is that these solutions can wipe out too many bugs. Killing insects means other wildlife may not come into your yard, such as opossums and other similar animals.

If you want to see more of these types of animals, then you should avoid using pesticides. You can try some natural options, such as essential oils that may repel certain insects but not all of them. Those who live in a place where bats are should consider installing a bat house. You may not think you want this, but bats eat mosquitoes at night, and they eat a lot of them. Just one bat could eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in a night. If you were worried about not using insecticides, you won't have to if you have bats.

Conclusion

Now, you know how you can make your outdoor space look more beautiful than it does. Most of these steps are pretty easy to take, so hopefully, you find something that works for you.

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