A bird-friendly yard is more than a feeder and a patch of lawn. Birds use different habitat layers for feeding, nesting, hiding, singing, and resting. Learn how canopy trees, understory plants, shrubs, ground cover, leaf litter, and water can turn your backyard into a more useful and inviting bird sanctuary.

A bird feeder is only the beginning. Learn how to combine food, fresh water, shelter, nesting places and layered landscaping to create a backyard bird sanctuary that welcomes birds throughout the year.

Want more hummingbirds in your yard? The right plants can turn even a small garden or patio into a hummingbird hotspot. Discover the best flowers, native plants, and landscaping ideas to attract hummingbirds all season long.