Planting with wildlife in mind Two helpful tools from the
Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) are now available to guide
landowners and gardeners in developing “backyard habitats”
beneficial to wildlife. “Landscaping for Wildlife in
Pennsylvania,” written by noted nature writer Marcus Schneck,
features descriptions, drawings and photos of ideal habitat for
a variety of species, from hummingbirds to bats, as well as
construction plans for wildlife nesting boxes. The book also
contains a chapter on nuisance wildlife, as well as information
on native species and a list of recommended plants. It can be
ordered through the PGC website at www.pgc.state.pa.us or by
calling 888/888-3459. Making it easier to implement the book’s
guidance is PGC’s upcoming tree and shrub seedling sale offered
through its Howard Nursery, set for January 3 through April 20.
The nursery has been producing and distributing 2.7 to 6 million
seedlings annually since 1954. The bare-root seedlings, which
usually ship in April and are sold in bu