Winter can be a tricky time for birds, as food can be scarce. One of the best ways to support birds at this time of year is to have plants they can visit to feed on berries and seeds. You can plant trees, shrubs, and perennial plants in a yard to make a valuable difference, but are some better than others?
Well, the answer is yes. As Dr Vladimir Pravosudov, an expert in bird behaviour and bird ecology from the University of Nevada, Reno, advises: ‘Homeowners should only plant native trees and plants - the ones that the local birds would be accustomed to in their natural environment.’ Luckily, there is a wide selection of native plants you can add to your garden to provide food in winter.
