Relax and listen

Summer is the perfect time for relaxing in the backyard. And what’s more relaxing than listening to songbirds?

Taking steps to attract songbirds can be a great way to create a more diverse landscape in your backyard and also up the relaxation factor, thanks to their songs. But how, exactly, do you get songbirds to flock to your property?

A recent article from realtor.com outlined different ways to draw songbirds to your backyard this summer, including:

• Add layers to your landscape. Creating a landscape with plants of different heights creates a variety of opportunities for birds to nest and forage. If you want your backyard to attract songbirds, consider incorporating a mix of low, medium, and tall plants.
• Make sure your garden is bird friendly. Certain plants are more likely to attract birds than others, including flowers with lots of seeds. If you want to add a bird-friendly flower to your garden, try sunflowers, which are known to attract a variety of birds, including chickadees, sparrows, and finches.
• Add bird feeders. Birds naturally flock to where they can find food, so adding bird feeders to your yard is a surefire way to attract songbirds this summer. Consider placing feeders in different places (and at different heights) to attract a wider variety of birds.