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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Want to See Your State Bird in Your Yard? Plant These Native FavoritesEvery state has an official bird, but what does it actually want growing in your backyard? Look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Superseed is a Lifeline for Migrating Birds – Here’s How to Make Sure That Your Backyard is Well StockedPacked with energy and easy-cracking shells, black oil sunflower seeds are the ultimate superfood for birds this fall. Here’s how this superseed can attract migratory and resident birds
By Tyler Schuster
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DIY a Bug Hotel to Give Beneficial Garden Insects a Home Before Temperatures DropMake an insect shelter that's also a handsome yard feature – 15 inspirational wildlife-friendly ideas that deliver garden style as well as cozy critter accommodation.
By Emma Kendell
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What Backyard Birds Need in September – 6 Easy Ways to Help Them Through FallKeep wild birds flying high by making your backyard a reliable source of food, fresh water, and shelter as natural resources begin to change.
By Teo Spengler
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Birds Ignoring Your New Feeder? Try These 7 Simple Fixes to Tempt Them InBirds need to find your feeder and feel safe enough to use it. A few smart choices around food and placement can help with both.
By Tyler Schuster
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Feeding Hummingbirds This Fall? These 5 Sweet Spot Secrets Help You to Keep Your Hummers Safe and HappyHummingbirds need your help to keep topped up with the right food this fall, but do you know the sweet spot for feeding? These 5 insider secrets show you how to give hummers the best energy boost
By Janey Goulding
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Can Your Bird Feeder Really Tell You if a Storm Is Coming? Here's the TruthI have always heard that birds can predict the weather, so I decided to do some digging...
By Kayleigh Dray
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3 Beautiful Backyard Birds That Eat Wasps – And How to Attract Them to Your YardReddit gardeners are making fake wasp nests from brown paper bags. I'd rather enlist the real thing: three beautiful birds that happily snack on wasps.
By Kayleigh Dray
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These 6 Bird Accessories Are On Sale Now at Target – Stock Up to Support Migrating Birds Before They Head SouthThe best deals on bird accessories are happening at Target right now. Get everything you need to help your feathered friends prepare for fall and winter now.
By Laura Walters
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Meet Your Birth Month Caterpillar – and the Beautiful Meaning Behind Each OneThey may not have wings just yet, but caterpillars are nature's greatest reminder that growth happens before transformation...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Puddle Bird Bath Your Backyard Needs to Attract the Birds You Are Missing This SummerEver wonder why certain birds ignore your yard, even with a fancy bath? The secret to attracting timid ground-dwellers lies in a simple puddle bath option – and setting one up couldn’t be easier
By Janey Goulding
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How to Hand-Feed Hummingbirds – 6 Critical Secrets to Enjoy This Heartwarming Garden ExperienceAugust is the ideal time to start hand-feeding hummingbirds as they're already used to your presence in the garden.
By Emma Kendell
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4 Late-Blooming Flowers That Support Migrating Butterflies – Plant Them Now Before Summer Ends & Monarchs Head SouthHelp out beautiful butterflies on their big journey south by planting these late summer and fall-blooming flowers now before the season ends.
By Teo Spengler
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Turn Your Yard Into a Migrating Bird's Favorite Pit Stop – Add These 4 Elements to Your Garden to Help Them on Their JourneyFall bird migration is on the horizon! Make sure your yard includes these helpful elements that support feathered friends on their long journey south.
By Teo Spengler
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I’m Doing One Simple Thing To Help Birds After The Solar Eclipse – It Takes 2 MinutesOn August 12, I’m doing one very simple thing for the birds in my garden after the solar eclipse (and you should, too).
By Kayleigh Dray
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I Saw TikTok Telling People To Put Herbs In Their Bird Baths... But Is It Actually A Good Idea?I’m always looking for ways to make my garden more bird-friendly, but I had a bad feeling about TikTok’s latest bird bath hack....
By Kayleigh Dray
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Why a Waiting Branch is the Simple Bird Bath Upgrade Your Garden Birds Need This SummerThe secret to enjoying more bird bath visits comes down to a humble observation deck. Here’s why a waiting branch helps to raise your birdie’s comfort levels…
By Janey Goulding

