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.

How to Feed Hummingbirds Without Attracting Bees

Published on October 7, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Bees are essential for our gardens but is there a harmless way to keep them away from hummingbird feeders? Use these tips to bee-proof your sugar water feeder and save it just for the … [Read more...]

When to Take Down Hummingbird Feeders in Fall

Published on September 26, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

As hummingbirds start their migration south at summer's end, what is the right time to remove the feeders? If we keep them up, will this delay their fall journey? We know sugar water gives extra … [Read more...]

Why Frogs & Toads Are Good For Our Gardens

Published on May 13, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

It's a good sign to have native frogs and toads in our gardens. It means we're providing the food and habitat these environmentally-sensitive creatures need to thrive. Find out what you can do to … [Read more...]

The Surprising Benefits of Moths in Your Garden

Published on April 5, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Just like butterflies, native moths are important plant pollinators and act as a food source for other animals. While invasive species pose challenges, the many thousands of beneficial moth species … [Read more...]

Deer-proofing Your Garden: Does Anything Really Work?

Published on March 10, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Deer can cause a lot of destruction in a home garden. Can we really keep them out or stop them from eating our plants? Let's look at popular recommendations for deterring deer and find out which tips … [Read more...]

How To Grow a Hummingbird-Friendly Garden

Published on February 7, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Transform your garden into a hummingbird haven with an abundance of nectar-rich flowers, nutritious bugs, and plenty of trees and shrubs in a pesticide-free environment. If you also want to provide … [Read more...]

Free Nesting Box Building Plans for Wild Birds

Published on January 21, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Nesting boxes, or birdhouses as they are often called, provide shelter for mated birds to raise their offspring. But, it’s not one size fits all: each bird species has different housing needs. Check … [Read more...]

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