Certain kinds of plants will draw birds to your backyard. By planting properly, you can maximize the bird population that visits your yard.

Sunflowers are the all time favorite bird flower. They will attract the greatest variety of birds. If you live in a climate that will support the growing of sunflowers, your backyard can be the neighborhood bird stop.

Ornamental grasses are easy to grow and attractive. They provide an attractive source of food for birds such as Finches and Chickadees.

Shrubbery such as junipers and hollies provide shelter for a wide variety of birds. Birds will use the shrubbery for shelter from inclement weather in the colder months and will use it for nesting in the warmer months.

Remember also, that some birds are insectivores. Planting shrubbery and trees will also attract insects, which will them be an important food source for these birds.

Provide fruit-bearing plants for all seasons. Summer fruit bearing plants include blackberries, blueberries, and mulberry. Autumn fruit bearing plants include dogwoods, winterberries, and ash. Firethorn, snowberries, and sumacs can last well into the winter. By providing fruit-bearing plants all year around, you'll see a great variety of bird life in your yard.

Using a combination the right plant life in your yard, you can keep those backyard birds coming back all year round.