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.

Homemade Peanut Butter Suet for Birds (Easy Recipe)

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

This homemade peanut butter suet recipe feeds wild birds in the winter when food is scarce. It's a simple way to make suet without lard and well-loved by various birds including woodpeckers and … [Read more...]

How To Welcome Dragonflies To Your Garden

Published on September 16, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Want to attract dragonflies to your garden? It's all about water, plants, and animals. You'll need a pond with aquatic plants and diverse natural habitat to support native wildlife including … [Read more...]

Dealing With Slugs & Snails Without Harming Your Garden

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

Is there a way to stop slugs and snails from destroying plants without harming other animals or the environment? Let’s look at the pros and cons of beer traps, slug bait, copper wire, sharp eggshells, … [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...]

Nesting Boxes Versus Birdhouses: 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...]

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 often suggested for grub control in lawns. Learn the pros and cons and whether they fit an eco-beneficial approach to gardening. Curious about Bacillus thuringiensis … [Read more...]

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