Native plants adapted to shade conditions are excellent for attracting local wildlife. Species like ferns, hostas, and wild ginger provide food and shelter for birds, insects.
Plant shade-tolerant shrubs that produce berries, such as serviceberry, elderberry, or spicebush. These plants offer a natural food source for birds and other wildlife.
Shade-loving flowering perennials like columbine, foxglove, and bleeding heart attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Design your garden with multiple layers, including ground covers, mid-level plants, and taller shrubs or trees.
Adding a small pond, birdbath, or even a shallow water dish can attract a variety of wildlife, including birds, amphibians, and insects.
Dense, shade-tolerant plants like ferns, ivy, or rhododendrons provide excellent cover and nesting sites for wildlife.
Ground covers like wild violets, creeping phlox, or pachysandra not only thrive in the shade but also create a living carpet that offers food and shelter for insects, amphibians, and small mammals.