Drop_Tine5214
Member
Hello, I have a question about planting some trees or shrubs on my property. I own about 20 acres in West-Central Iowa, it is about 50/50 between timber and cropland. I am looking to take maybe an acre or two and make it a whitetail sanctuary and create bedding cover. Most of the deer bed on my neighbor's property because he has mostly timber and it is very tangled and overgrown, whereas my timber is mostly mature and doesn't have a ton of young growth. Is there some kind of trees or shrubs I can plant that would make good cover to get them to bed on my place? I would prefer something that grows fast and is somewhat shade tolerant. Also, I know I do not have a lot of property but I figure doing something is better than nothing. Does anyone have any other suggestions for someone with so little land? Thanks.