--- title: News & Press | Garden for Wildlife description: Discover the latest news and media coverage about Garden for Wildlife and the benefits of native plants for wildlife and the environment. image: https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/Featured%20Photos/gfw-featured-image-packaging-native-plant-collection.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/about-us/news#main-content) [![Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation logo](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Branding/Logos/GFW%20Stacked%20Primary%20Logo/GFW-logo-stacked-color-1.svg)](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/?hsLang=en) - Get Involved [**At Home**](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/get-involved/at-home?hsLang=en) From planting a garden to spreading the word about native plants, everyone can take action. 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Discover the latest news and media coverage we've garnered and get ready to be inspired. ## The Latest ![National Geographic Garden For Wildlife](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design-10.png) ### [5 Ways to Live More Sustainably ](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/sustainable-living-eco-tips) From composting to foraging, there are many simple ways to up your sustainability. Start with the easiest tip - [native plants](https://gardenforwildlife.com/collections/buy-all-native-plants-online-garden-for-wildlife)! ![Country Living Garden for Wildlife](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design-11.png) ### [How To Make A Pollinator Garden](https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/a46823427/how-to-make-a-pollinator-garden/) Bring bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and more to your backyard! ![National Geographic - Garden for Wildlife](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design-12.png) ### [Why You Should Add Native Plants](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/native-plants-garden-lawn-pollinators) Amid climate change and a biodiversity crisis, gardeners are bringing native plants back to their yards. ## The Latest ![News_Kingscrowd_Reviving Biodiversity](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/News/News_Reviving%20Biodiversity.png) ### [Reviving Biodiversity with Garden for Wildlife](https://kingscrowd.com/reviving-biodiversity-with-garden-for-wildlife/) Garden for Wildlife, under the leadership of Shubber Ali, is pioneering the movement to restore biodiversity in North American yards by providing locally native plants and creating pollinator-friendly habitats. Learn more about GFW and Shubber's vision in this founder profile. ![News_Kingscrowd_Reviving Biodiversity](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/News/News_Reviving%20Biodiversity.png) ### [Reviving Biodiversity with Garden for Wildlife](https://kingscrowd.com/reviving-biodiversity-with-garden-for-wildlife/) Garden for Wildlife, under the leadership of Shubber Ali, is pioneering the movement to restore biodiversity in North American yards by providing locally native plants and creating pollinator-friendly habitats. Learn more about GFW and Shubber's vision in this founder profile. ![News_Kingscrowd_Reviving Biodiversity](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/News/News_Reviving%20Biodiversity.png) ### [Reviving Biodiversity with Garden for Wildlife](https://kingscrowd.com/reviving-biodiversity-with-garden-for-wildlife/) Garden for Wildlife, under the leadership of Shubber Ali, is pioneering the movement to restore biodiversity in North American yards by providing locally native plants and creating pollinator-friendly habitats. Learn more about GFW and Shubber's vision in this founder profile. > Garden for Wildlife is a business focused on enabling individuals to have an impact on the environment IN THEIR OWN YARD, to help mitigate the massive decline in biodiversity – specifically pollinators and songbirds – that has been occurring over the past few decades here in North America. We are a business that does well while doing good – in that, we are focused on using capitalism to increase the positive impact for our customers and communities in need (through our 1:1 plant donation program). > > > > ![gfw-leadership-shubber](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/Headshots/gfw-leadership-shubber.jpg) > > Shubber Ali, CEO, Garden for Wildlife > > > > [Reviving Biodiversity with Garden for Wildlife](https://kingscrowd.com/reviving-biodiversity-with-garden-for-wildlife/) > > Kingscrowd (Dec 2023) ## The Greatest ![News_Washington Post](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/News/Screenshot%202024-01-26%20at%203.13.40%20PM.png) ### [You — yes, you! — can help the planet. Start in your backyard.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2022/climate-change-backyard-gardening-permaculture-fall/) This column will give you some tools to help mitigate the damage we’re causing to the planet. But, first, let’s look at why you — yes, you — should pay attention to this. ![News_HGTV Graphic](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/News/News_HGTV%20Graphic.png) ### [How to Get Your Yard Wildlife Habitat-Certified](https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/animals-and-wildlife/how-to-get-your-yard-wildlife-habitat-certified-pictures) If you enjoy gardening to bring beauty to your landscape, you can up your game by consciously making it a welcoming home for butterflies, birds, bees and other beneficial wildlife. Read on to learn how to get your yard certified as a Wildlife Habitat. ![News_Better Homes & Gardens](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/News/News_Better%20Homes%20%26%20Gardens.png) ### [Grow Native Plants to Help Pollinators, But Here's Why You Should Think Twice About Nativars](https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/pollinators/what-are-nativars/) Some plant varieties are better than others at supporting butterflies and bees. 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