“Reading this book will give you a new appreciation of the natural world—and how much wild creatures need gardens that mimic the disappearing wild.”
—The Minneapolis Star Tribune
“An informative and engaging account of the ecological interactions between plants and wildlife, this fascinating handbook explains why exotic plants can hinder and confuse native creatures, from birds and bees to larger fauna.”
—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“A fascinating study of the trees, shrubs, and vines that feed the insects, birds, and other animals in the suburban garden.”
—The New York Times
“Provides the rationale behind the use of native plants, a concept that has rapidly been gaining momentum. . . . The text makes a case for native plants and animals in a compelling and complete fashion.”
—The Washington Post
“Tallamy explains eloquently how native plant species depend on native wildlife.”
—San Luis Obispo Tribune
“[Bringing Nature Home] will persuade all of us to take a look at what is in our own yards with an eye to how we, too, can make a difference. It has already changed me.”
—Traverse City Record-Eagle
“[Bringing Nature Home] delivers an important message for all gardeners: Choosing native plants fortifies birds and other wildlife and protects them from extinction.”
—WildBird magazine
“A compelling argument for the use of native plants in gardens and landscapes.”
—Landscape Architecture
“An essential guide for anyone interested in increasing biodiversity in the garden.”
—American Gardener