{"product_id":"nested-habitat","title":"Nested Habitat","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransform your yard into a thriving layered habitat with the Nested Habitat Collection. This thoughtfully curated package of four structural plants is designed to establish a layered habitat for wildlife in a single planting. It provides essential food and shelter for songbirds, butterflies, and pollinators across multiple seasons while adding profound visual depth to your landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/redbud-tree\" title=\"Redbud Tree\"\u003eRedbud\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCercis canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A stunning 20 to 30 foot understory tree bursting with bright pink flowers in early spring, offering vital early nectar for native bees. Its distinct heart shaped leaves turn a beautiful pale yellow in the fall, and its flowers uniquely bloom directly on the bare trunk and branches before the leaves emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/flowering-dogwood-tree\" title=\"Flowering Dogwood Tree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A classic 15 to 30 foot understory tree featuring large white spring blooms and bright red fall berries that Northern Cardinals love to forage. It provides excellent reddish purple fall foliage and develops a unique, blocky bark texture as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/spicebush-shrub\" title=\"Spicebush Shrub\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpicebush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLindera benzoin\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A robust 6 to 15 foot mid level shrub with early yellow blossoms that serves as the crucial host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly. Its foliage emits a rich, spicy fragrance when crushed, and female plants produce bright red, high fat berries in the fall provided a male pollinator is planted nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/eastern-ninebark-shrub\" title=\"Eastern Ninebark Shrub\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Ninebark\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An incredibly hardy 5 to 9 foot shrub featuring striking clusters of white or pinkish spring flowers and distinct peeling bark. It is highly adaptable to poor soils and drought. Its exfoliating bark provides gorgeous winter texture and crucial overwintering sites for beneficial insects, while its seeds persist into the colder months to feed foraging American Goldfinches and other songbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCombines trees and shrubs of staggered heights to build a dense, protective habitat quickly and efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Season Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers a continuous display of pink, white, and yellow spring blooms, followed by vibrant fall foliage and brightly colored winter berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSongbird Sanctuary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFall and winter berries provide a natural, chemical-free food source for local overwintering birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown non-GMO and free of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eharmful neonicotinoids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plant ships in a 1-gallon container with established root mass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the Nested Habitat Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating a flourishing ecosystem does not always require massive shade trees. This collection is engineered to build a dense, mid level sanctuary that maximizes vertical space. It perfectly balances early spring nectar sources with high energy autumn berries and persistent winter seeds, ensuring your garden remains a vital refuge for local wildlife year round while providing a beautiful, textured privacy screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Layout Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo create a cohesive, staggered mid canopy as these plants mature, follow these spacing recommendations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedbud:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant at least 15 to 20 feet away from houses, power lines, and fences to allow for its mature canopy spread without crowding your structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Dogwood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant 15 to 20 feet away from the trunk of the Redbud so it can comfortably share the mid level space and benefit from shared shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpicebush\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant 10 to 15 feet from the trunk of the Flowering Dogwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Ninebark\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant 5 to 8 feet away from the Spicebush to allow the lower shrubs to gently merge into a dense, protective thicket for songbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Wildlife Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo truly bring your mid level sanctuary to life, underplant your Nested Habitat Collection with a vibrant layer of edge loving native perennials. For the best results, start planting your perennials about 2 to 3 feet away from the base of the shrubs to give all the root systems plenty of room to thrive. Layering in a package like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/hummingbird-heroes\" title=\"Hummingbird Heroes Native Plant Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbird Heroes Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or filling your foreground with native favorites like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/bee-balm-plant-sets\" title=\"Bee Balm Plant Sets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBee Balm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/bluestem-goldenrod-plant-sets\" title=\"Bluestem Goldenrod Plant Sets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluestem Goldenrod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolidago caesia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/purple-lovegrass-plant-sets\" title=\"Purple Lovegrass Plant Sets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Lovegrass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEragrostis spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), will provide essential ground cover and nectar for pollinators to complete your multi tiered ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil, spacing the trees to allow for mature canopy spread. Both the Dogwood and Spicebush particularly appreciate some protection from intense late afternoon heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, these plants require less water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal care required. Leaving leaf litter and branches intact over the winter provides excellent shelter for overwintering insects and natural forage for songbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e guide and other \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":54705723277678,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-NSTHBT-4","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/nested-habitat-6262146.png?v=1788387554","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/nested-habitat","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}