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14 Birdbath Planter Ideas for Your Garden

Published on June 7, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Succulents growing in an old birdbath.

Got an old or broken birdbath? Turn it into a beautiful garden planter. Have a look at these ideas to see what you can plant in a shallow birdbath using annuals, succulents, and more, or how to turn … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen with Bug Hotel

Published on May 25, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Privacy garden wall with built-in bug hotel.

This DIY outdoor privacy screen is freestanding, and can be built in an afternoon. I added some decorative and functional bug hotels to display favorite natural treasures from the garden. This is a … [Read more...]

Do You Know Hummingbirds? Take the Quiz and Find Out!

Published on April 6, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird hovering near flowering.

A fun, brief quiz to test your knowledge of hummingbird facts. Find out what you know about these delightful little birds. Wondering when they'll appear in your area? This spring migration map … [Read more...]

Make a House Wren Nesting Box (Free Plans)

Published on February 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Use these free building plans to build a wren nesting box to encourage wrens to raise their young in your backyard. This box is suitable for House, Carolina, and Bewick's wrens and others of a similar … [Read more...]

Do Birds and Other Wild Animals Really Get Drunk?

Published on December 19, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Waxwing bird eating fermented berry from a tree.

Do birds really get drunk on fermented berries? What about squirrels, or bats, or elephants? Find out what’s really going on when wild animals consume alcohol and overdo the natural bubbly. For … [Read more...]

How Wild Birds Survive the Cold

Published on December 16, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Male and female cardinal on a tree in winter.

How do birds manage to survive freezing cold temperatures when we’re hiding indoors avoiding frostbite? Nature has equipped them with some clever mechanisms to combat the cold. Want to … [Read more...]

How To Make a Stone Birdhouse

Published on December 6, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Decorative stone birdhouses and a bluebird.

Use these step-by-step instructions to make a decorative stone birdhouse for your garden. With the right adhesive these little houses can last outdoors for years to come. To make nesting boxes … [Read more...]

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