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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The Bird That Visits Your Garden Most Often Says Everything About Your Gardening StyleEvery 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 PlantsWant 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 GardenThere’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 ProductsWith 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 NestThink 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 OneEver 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 OneThese birth month birds are said to reflect our personalities, carrying meanings rooted in folklore and tradition.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Why Experts Want You to Dig a Small Patch of Soil In Your Garden This WinterThis easy snow trick can help garden birds thrive.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Queen Bumblebees Need Your Help in February – Give Them a Lifeline with These 3 Simple Ideas and Help Your Backyard ThriveA queen bumblebee near you is emerging from hibernation – and whether or not she survives the next few weeks determines whether key plants get pollinated this summer. Here’s how to save lady bumble
By Tyler Schuster
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Hummingbirds Return to US Gardens as Early as February – Here are 5 Ways to Make Sure They Stop in Your YardThey're back! Learn the expert secrets to attracting hummingbirds in February. Make sure your backyard is hummer-friendly so you can support the first wave of hummingbirds this month
By Teo Spengler
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Help Backyard Birdies Survive the Winter – Make a Bird Charcuterie Board With Ingredients You Already Have in the PantryLooking for a novel approach to high-energy winter bird feeding? Here’s how to embrace the "chirp-cuterie" approach to backyard bird feeds with a creative and nutritious platter your local wildlife will love
By Janey Goulding
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I Turned Old Teacups Into Adorable Bird Feeders – and It Was So Easy to DoAlice In Wonderland fans, you're going to love this cute DIY garden project...
By Kayleigh Dray
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You Don’t Need Another Feeder – These 6 Easy Ideas Give Backyard Birds a Better FeastYou don’t need more feeders to support backyard birds. From planting choices to lazier routines, these simple ideas provide natural food sources birds love.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Birdfy’s New Smart Feeders and Baths Got Bird Experts Talking at CES 2026 – and Backyard Birders Should Take NoteFrom an award-winning smart bird bath to upcoming hummingbird and panoramic feeders, Birdfy’s CES 2026 lineup is raising the bar for backyard birding.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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I Thought My Bird Feeder Was Enough – But These 3 Winter Game-Changers are Bringing More Birds to My BackyardReady to up your bird-feeding game? Find out why these 3 simple yet effective strategies could be real game-changers for you when feeding birds in winter
By Teo Spengler
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Quiz: Can You Identify These Common Garden Birds?You might love watching them flock to your backyard, but it's time to find out if you're a bird brain or a bird pro...
By Kayleigh Dray

