Feeding birds in winter is important, particularly as temperatures drop and food becomes scarce. ‘Growing native plants, including shrubs with fall berries such as viburnums, dogwoods, lingonberries and bayberries is a good idea to help birds in fall and winter,’ says Meredith Simpson, horticulturist and leading grounds crew member at the Oudolf Garden, Detroit. ‘Go with a natural, unclipped look in fall and winter to allow for maximum fruit production and consumption.
Source: Homes & Gardens