Native flowers bring more than color to a backyard bird sanctuary. They provide nectar, insects, seeds and protective cover while making the garden more resilient and alive. Learn how to choose flowers suited to your region—and turn one small garden bed into hardworking habitat for birds.

Trees and flowers may get most of the attention, but native shrubs make the connection between them. Learn how the mid-level shrub layer gives backyard birds food, shelter, nesting structure, and safer ways to move through your yard - while supporting butterflies and the caterpillars nesting birds need.