Throughout the world, habitat loss is the leading cause of species endangerment and extinction. In the Midwest, a large portion of the land has been cleared due to agricultural and urbanization pressures, leaving marginal and fragmented habitats. Consequently, backyards play an increasingly important role in wildlife conservation. You can help reduce the negative effects of habitat loss on birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife species in your area by creating a favorable landscape. Providing wildlife-friendly habitat in urban and suburban areas is especially important for migrating birds and butterflies. These groups of animals also are least likely to cause nuisance or damage problems.

For more information on native planting check out the Backyard Wildlife Program by the National Wildlife Federation

http://www.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat/ 

*Note that we do not carry all of the plants listed on the links below, so please call to check on availability.*

Please use the links below to be taken to the different lists available through the Ohio State University Ohioline Online Service.

• Shrubs (1-25')

• Small Trees/Large Shrubs (15-40')

• Medium Trees (30-50')

• Large Trees (50-100' or more)

• Conifers

• Low-Growing Plants (3"-12")

• Medium Height Plants (4"-36")

• Tall Plants (up to 6')

• Very Tall Plants (more than 6')

• Ferns

• Grasses & Sedges

• Vines & Groundcovers

• Herbaceous Vines & Creepers