Beneficial Garden Friends
Pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife all play key roles in sustainable gardening. Did you know possums are actually good for your yard? Or how bees see flowers? Here you’ll find articles running the gamut from how to start a pollinator garden to how to use chickens as organic pest control.
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Hummingbird Lovers, This Easy DIY Nectar Recipe Will Bring All the Hummers to Your Yard
It only requires two ingredients, and it is so easy to make...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Why Your Bird Feeders Might Be Empty in March – And How to Get Birds Flocking Back Again
If your backyard bird feeder suddenly looks deserted this month, you’re not imagining it...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Stop! Before You Clean Up Your Yard, Check for These Signs of Life
Your garden debris is actually a bustling insect hotel. Discover how to identify occupied stems and the best way to tidy up without harming your pollinators.
By Tyler Schuster
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Is Birdseed Bad for Dogs? The 4 Surprising Bird Feed Ingredients That Can Be Harmful to Pets
If you're a bird lover with a curious pooch, you might not realize your bird food could be hiding problems. Is birdseed bad for dogs? Here's why your bird food could be hiding a toxic secret
By Teo Spengler
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Why Are There No Birds in My Birdhouse? I Asked an Expert Who Told Me How to Attract Birds to Any Birdhouse
It's easy to make mistakes that leave your yard vacant of feathery friends. Fortunately, most are simple to fix. Here's how to attract birds to any birdhouse.
By Ciéra Cree
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Bees are Waking Up Hungry – These Beautiful Spring Flowers Give Them Everything They Need (and Help Your Yard, Too)
When the first pollinators emerge, make sure you give them a treat – it’s key to your yard’s success. These 6 early blooming flowers support local bees in spring and ensure a flourishing year of growing
By Susan Albert
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Want to Attract Bats to Your Yard? Add These 6 Plants for a Magical Moonlight Garden
You'll have far fewer mosquitoes come summer if you start planting for bats now...
By Kayleigh Dray
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I Turned an Old Juice Carton Into a Bird Box – And It Couldn’t Have Been Easier
Don’t throw away that old juice box! You’re going to need it for this cute DIY garden project...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Bird That Visits Your Garden Most Often Says Everything About Your Gardening Style
Every garden has a personality. Birds notice.
By Kayleigh Dray
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It’s So Easy to Create a Hummingbird Hangout – You Just Need 5 Plants
Want more hummingbirds in your garden? Of course you do! Here’s how to make it the hottest hangout on the block (no matter how small your space)...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Barred Owls Are House Hunting Right Now – These Nest Boxes Will Make Them Choose Your Garden
There’s no backyard guest quite as entertaining as a barred owl. And, with the right nest box in place, you’ll get a VIP pass to watch nature’s ultimate home makeover.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Birdfy’s Valentine’s Day Sale Is the Perfect Excuse to Upgrade Your Backyard Birding Setup – I'm in Love With These 6 Products
With smart feeders, bird baths, and houses up to 40% off, now’s the perfect time to invest in your backyard birds.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Bird Courtship is Underway in Your Area – Here’s How to Turn Your Backyard into The Ultimate Love Nest
Think your love life is complicated? Your yard is currently hosting the greatest rom-com of the season. Discover the secret language of bird mating and courtship – and find out how you can become the perfect wingman for your local feathered couples
By Janey Goulding
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Discover Your Birth Month Butterfly – and the Beautiful Meaning Behind Each One
Ever wondered about your birth month butterfly? These are the beautiful varieties that best reflect our personalities thanks to their stunning meanings.
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 Birds to Watch Out for as They Return to Gardens in February (and How to Attract Them)
The birds are back in town, y’all. Here’s how to make your garden their new local hotspot.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Say Hello to Your Birth Month Bird – and the Meaning Behind Each One
These birth month birds are said to reflect our personalities, carrying meanings rooted in folklore and tradition.
By Kayleigh Dray
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6 Surefire Bird Feeder Ideas to Satisfy Every Type of Backyard Bird
Want more birds in your garden? You'll attract a huge array of feathered friends from cardinals to woodpeckers with these diverse feeders
By Emma Kendell

