Short, but concise book that explains what to plant to attract the kind of wildlife you are hoping for. There are descriptions of birds and bees that include what they eat, where they nest , flowers etc that they attracted to.
Includes very good descriptions of the plant life and how to care for it, where and when to plant it.
There is also a question and answer section. Well illustrated and thoughtfully laid out.
I will use this book to plan for hummingbirds and song birds next spring.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me this ARC.

I've read a few books this year about developing a garden to support wildlife, but this is the first book that I've found that tells you HOW to actually do it in a way that a beginner could understand. The information presented in a clear and concise manner. The organization of the book is also well thought out and easy to navigate. The book is divided up by the type of wildlife you want to attract to your garden. Then each chapter covers: general info, common backyard species, and plant recommendations. The author gives just the right amount of information for you to make informed decisions when planning. I already pre-ordered a copy! :)

One way to address the environmental threats facing pollinators and other creatures is to provide a habitat garden for them, and this book offers an excellent look at how to do that. The book contains specific sections for attracting birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife (such as bats, insects, spiders, amphibians and reptiles) and lists tips for providing food, water, and shelter for them. Each section also includes full-color photos of different species -- both of the animals and of the plants that attract them -- along with the information needed to identify the creatures and to grow and maintain the plants.

The book emphasizes planting native species to attract other native species and using organic or at least pesticide-free growing techniques, with information on both in the FAQs at the end. And as the author notes, planting to attract one kind of wildlife often helps to attract others as well, creating a space for natural diversity in your own backyard. It's a beautiful reference book for the home gardener and for anyone who loves wildlife and wants to see more of it. 5 stars.

Thank you, Timber Press and NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.

I absolutely love this book. I feel like it would be a great reference. I loved the tutorials on what the gardens could look like like starting on page 189. And I know that this is a book I can reference time and time again, and will reference.

My only caution is that some of the plants (rose of Sharon) are considered to be harmful as non-natives (and perhaps invasive, (it depends on the state etc.) in the US. I would love some guidance there, maybe an asterisk where there is a possible invasive telling folks to check their state invasive lists.

I plan to use this book heavily, and I plan to buy it (I received a net galley copy for review). I purchase maybe 1 of 10 books I read, so this is an exceptional compliment.

A wonderful basic book for creating wildlife habitat.

The book is very user-friendly. Breaks up into what the reader might want to attract the most. Such as the content is "I want to attract birds" and then on to butterflies, other wildlife, hummingbirds, or bees.

As an educator in helping people to establish wildlife habitats, I find that a bit limiting because if you create a habitat for wildlife and create biodiversity you are not just attracting one nor do you necessarily want to. An example is most wildlife habitat supports many species cohabitating together in a symbiotic relationship. When you plant a certain desirable plant it could attract bees, butterflies, and birds. One plant.

Also, a crucial part of creating wildlife habitat is eliminating the use of chemicals and there was one paragraph dedicated to that. The word used was pesticides but never a mention of herbicides. Also, I would dedicate at least a whole page to this crucial issue since the book is titled The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden.

The book features beautiful photos albeit they are stock photos.

The book is user-friendly and has a good format. I wouldn't publish this book without changing the emphasis to at least a page dedicated to the importance of the elimination of pesticides and herbicides if you are creating a sustainable habitat supporting wildlife. Many pollinators especially are killed with the use of neonicotinoids and other highly sensitive to many pesticides and with this book featuring bees and butterflies I would put much emphasis on this issue.

Also perhaps at the end of the book list other organizations that educate about establishing wildlife habitat.

All in all, I found this book lacking in vital information on creating sustainable wildlife habitats, especially with the word ultimate in the title and for that, I'm giving it two stars. Two for effort in a needed topic but as an educator on this subject there are far better books already published that do a far more comprehensive job of teaching how to establish wildlife habitat.