Phoebes like open woodlands, areas with scattered trees and farmland so normal home landscaping models are hard to change unless you live on a property that already has lots of space. These birds can be attracted to the following plantings: dogwoods, olive, bayberry, serviceberry, hackberry, viburnum, spicebush, holly, mulberry, common persimmon and the usual small fruits and berries. But in the end, it will be the open spaces that attract them to your property.