Birds & Other Wildlife

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...]

Fall Garden Checklist & Helpful Reminders

Published on September 9, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This fall garden cleanup checklist covers what to tidy, organize, store, winterize, leave for the winter, and plant for spring. Tasks are listed by priority to ensure the important items are taken … [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...]

DIY Raised Bed Screens to Keep Pests Away From Vegetables

Published on July 20, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

If you need to keep animals like squirrels out of your raised garden beds or want to slow down pests like cabbage moths, these multi-purpose protective screens are a good addition to the … [Read more...]

14 Birdbath Planter Ideas for Your Garden

Published on June 7, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Discover creative ways to repurpose an old birdbath into a charming garden planter. Ideas include planting with annuals or succulents and crafting mini rock and fairy gardens. For more ideas, also … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen with Bug Hotel

Published on May 25, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This freestanding DIY outdoor privacy screen can be built in an afternoon and adds both function and charm. I included built-in bug hotels to showcase favorite natural finds from the garden. This … [Read more...]