Went natural 4 years ago. Have lots of worms, put out bird seed in the winter and have tons of jays, cardinals, mockingbirds, doves, hawks, owls, bluebirds and hummingbirds occasionally. Never had a rat, mouse or any other rodent in 10 yrs being here. Only those rodents with the curly bushy tail and the ones with no tails and long ears. Occasionally find a large roach in the garage but figure the snakes that transit the flower beds, frogs and lizards take care of them.
Depending on the birds you want to attract is the kind of seed you would use but mostly black oil sunflower, shelled peanuts and whole shell peanuts. Only use pine straw for mulch and pull a few weeds every two weeks. If you want veggies best to use pots or planter boxes. Hope that helps a little and good luck, it is a difficult place to grow some things.
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