Newer Section: Wildlife in The Villages
What to do to Discourage Armadillos?
This is a non-native invasive animal from South America. The only thing you can do is trap it.
What can I do to attract wildlife to my landscape planted in April?
It takes time; plant it and they will come. Also, as the neighborhood landscapes mature (especially trees and large shrubs), you will see more birds. Plant host plants for butterflies. Avoid insecticides since 2/3 of our native bees are ground-dwelling. Plant masses (a large group) of plants to attract wildlife.
What are Good Pollinator Plants?
These include scorpion-tail (Heliotropium angiospermum), starry rosinweed (Silphium asteriscus), firebush (Hamelia patens), Florida privet (large woody shrub) (Forestiera segregata), scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) and partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata).
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