Wildlife

Wildlife is as important as plants in a garden. These tips show how to welcome pollinators and other wild things into the garden with recommended plants, organic garden practices, and garden designs that provide vital food and habitat.

Dealing With Slugs & Snails Without Harming Your Garden

Published on May 31, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

When slugs or snails are eating our seedlings or plant leaves, we need ways to prevent further damage while avoiding harm to our garden ecosystems. Let’s look at the pros and cons of beer traps, slug … [Read more...]

45 Ridiculously Simple & Helpful Eco-Beneficial Garden Tips

Published on April 5, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

When you love nature, eco-friendly, beneficial garden choices matter. Gone are the harmful, quick fixes and instead we look at the big picture following tips and principles that benefit the … [Read more...]

Birdhouses Versus Nesting Boxes: What’s Best For Birds

Published on March 31, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Forget letting birds nest in cute but unsafe birdhouses! If you really want to help wild birds, provide proper nesting boxes made for specific species and do what you can to prevent birds from using … [Read more...]

50 Flowers For Hummingbirds & How To Keep Them Coming Back

Published on February 14, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

These annual and perennial flowers will attract hummingbirds to your garden. With varying bloom times, you can provide nectar-rich plants throughout the growing season in a cold climate garden … [Read more...]

2022 Hummingbird Migration Map (Find Out When to Expect Them)

Published on February 8, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Spring is migration time for hummingbirds travelling from their winter homes to breeding habitats in the United States and Canada. Use this tracking map to know when to expect them in your … [Read more...]

How to Stop Birds from Pecking or Flying Into Windows

Published on January 28, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Got a wild bird that won't stop pecking at your window? Or, do birds tend to crash into certain windows of your home? Either way, these tips will help stop the behavior without harming the … [Read more...]

The Problem With Buying Beneficial Nematodes For Grub Control

Published on December 16, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Beneficial nematodes are recommended as an alternative insecticide to treat problems like grub infestations in grass lawns. Let's look at the pros and cons and see if they are a good fit for an … [Read more...]

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