Turkey among Shrubs with red berries

Wildlife Friendly Plants

Love Wildlife, Plant Native Plants

If you love watching birds, deer and wild Turkeys? TN Nursery specializes in native plants, perfect for attracting these beauties to your lawn, landscaping or in a nearby wooded area.

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Concord Grape Vine With Beautiful Purple Grapes

Edible Plants
Bright red cardinal bird in foliage

Birding Plants
Chicory plant with delicate blue wildflowers in bloom

Deer Resistant Plants
Colorful Virginia creeper leaves on a wooden wall

Mosquito Repellent Plants
A cluster of greenish-brown Pawpaw fruits hanging from a tree with large green leaves.

Food Plot Plants
Black and white butterfly with orange accents feeding on pink nectar-rich flowers in a pollinator-friendly garden – from TN Nursery.

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Wildlife Friendly Plants

Growing wildlife-friendly plants in your outdoor garden can provide food for local wildlife for days, inviting more opportunities for animal sightings. The creatures that roam your neighborhood won't be the only ones to enjoy it; food plot plants are elegant and attractive, adding a new level of appeal to your yard.

These types of plants have proven to be a perfect way to attract deer and other wildlife to your backyard. Besides keeping wildlife on your land, they’re a great source of food and nutrition for deer, elk, turkey, and other wildlife, so that they do not have to travel far in search of food. While food plot trees are planted with deer in mind, they also provide food for smaller animals like squirrels and rabbits during the harsh winter months.

The goal of planting plants for wildlife is to observe and hunt animals when they visit your property. In addition to hunters using them to attract animals, non-hunters are adding these plants to their landscaping due to several benefits.

Featured Wildlife Friendly Plants

If you have been thinking about adding these plants to your property and need help figuring out where to start, T.N. Nursery has you covered. We offer a range of food plot trees for sale, which you can explore. Both hunters and non-hunters love all these plants for several reasons.  

Whether you want to add a fruit plant to enjoy or attract deer to your garden, start with the Persimmon Tree. Deer love to eat this fruit when it is fully ripened and falls to the ground in autumn. A fully matured Persimmon Tree bears much fruit for deer and other wildlife.

White Oak Trees Produce Acorns. Deer and Squirrels Love

White Oak is one of the best trees for wildlife you can plant. They will attract deer to your property by providing late-season food sources for wildlife. Other popular food plot plants include the Mulberry Tree, Apple, Pear, Oak, and White Plum Tree.

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Wildlife plants will provide food and offer environmental benefits when planted on your property. Explore our entire collection and select any of the food plot trees to enhance the visual appeal of your property for both people and wildlife.

FAQ

What plants are good to attract wildlife to my lawn?

Plants that are great for food plots include oak trees, chicory, and berry plant, which attract deer and other wildlife year-round. These plants are rich in nutrients, fast-growing, and easy to maintain. They thrive in a variety of soils and provide steady forage for game animals throughout the seasons.

What is a poor man's wildlife friendly garden?

A poor man’s food plot is a simple, low-cost way to attract wildlife using minimal tools and effort. It often includes easy-to-grow plants like wild grasses like carex species, or chicory that thrive in basic soil conditions. These plots are affordable, effective, and perfect for small or hard-to-reach areas.

What's the easiest wildlife friendly plants to grow?

The most straightforward food plot to grow is native grasses and wild berry bushes, and let us not forget oak trees, which establish quickly and thrive in most soil types. It requires minimal maintenance, remains green for extended periods, and provides excellent nutrition for deer and other wildlife. Clover plots are dependable, affordable, and perfect for beginners also.