Planting Bird-Attracting Trees Under Pines and Magnolias in Georgia Clay

Three Questions Answered

1. Bird plants: Dr. Mel Garber's UGA factsheet "Attracting Birds With Ornamental Plants" (link broken).
2. Clay planting: Most important factor is width of dug area—at least 5 ft wide for small trees, thoroughly loosened. Depth less critical.
3. Under magnolia: Dense shade; nothing grows. If limbs low, leave and mulch with shredded leaves. If higher, try liriope or mondo grass; loosen soil, water weekly until winter.