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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Beautiful Butterfly Garden Ideas: 10 Ways To Attract Pretty Pollinators To Your YardBringing butterflies to your backyard is one of the most important ways you can enhance wildlife, boost pollination and improve biodiversity. These 10 butterfly garden ideas can get you started
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Urban Beekeeping Guide: Top Tips For Raising Bees In The CityUrban beekeeping can be a rewarding and appreciated pastime, but first be sure it’s legal in your city and learn the ropes of beekeeping.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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When To Clean Up Garden Beds In Spring To Protect PollinatorsEvery spring, I'm reminded that many species of insects have used my garden as a winter hotel and may not be ready for a wake-up call just yet.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Attract Cardinals – Get Beautiful Songbirds Flocking To Your YardThe northern cardinal is a national treasure and a delight to spot in the garden, nesting in shrubbery and flitting between feeders. Discover how to attract this beloved songbird by providing the right food, shelter, and water.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Do Chickens Eat Bugs? Using Poultry As Organic Pest ControlChickens seek and destroy bugs, making them a gardener's best friend. For garden pest control, fresh eggs and great companionship, try raising chickens.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Planting For Chickens: Why You Should Plant A Chicken GardenIf you’ve never considered planting for chickens, this is your chance to enjoy their joyful benefits. We show you how to make an easy chicken garden
By Amy Grant
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Why It's Time To Raise Ducks For The Garden – Move Over, Chickens!Others might call you quackers, but if you get some ducks for the garden, you can enjoy a host of plot-friendly benefits. Just follow our expert guide to make the most of these unique creatures
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Plants For Frogs: 7 Plant Varieties To Bring More Froggies To Your YardA frog-friendly environment is one of the key indicators for garden health – so if you want to improve the health of your plot, here are seven plants for frogs you need to try
By Janey Goulding
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How To Create A Newt Habitat For Exotic Garden WildlifeIf you create a newt habitat, you’ll give your wildlife garden a boost while making friends with some highly engaging animals. We show you how easy it is to make room for newts
By Teo Spengler
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Boost Your Natural Pollinators: Native Bees To Welcome To Your GardenThere are many species of native bees in North America that we can support and attract by offering them food and shelter.
By Tonya Barnett
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Don’t Make These 5 Bird Bath Mistakes If You Want More Birdies!Love your birdlife but failing to entice many feathered visitors? Check your backyard’s bathing facilities and make sure you avoid these classic bird bath mistakes
By Janey Goulding
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Feeding Wildlife In Winter: Grow Plants To Feed AnimalsIf you want to bring more wildlife to your backyard, make sure your plants can feed them in colder months. These plants are perfect for feeding wildlife in winter
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Bird Baths Attract Other Animals? How To Deter PestsKeeping a bird bath in pristine condition is only half the battle for bird lovers. Does your bird bath attract other animals you’d rather it didn’t? We show you how to keep bird baths for the birds.
By Susan Albert
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Winter Wildlife Watching In Your Backyard And BeyondEven when your garden is quiet, there's plenty of fun to be had with winter wildlife watching. Find out how to make more of your plot’s nature-spotting potential
By Amy Grant
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5 Tips To Get Birds Flocking To Your Yard – According To A Bird Feeding ExpertAttract more beautiful birds to your garden, and help to support wildlife, with these essential tips.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Bird Feeder Problems And How To Solve Common Issues Before It’s Too LateBy Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Winterize Bees: Tips To Prepare Hives For The ColdGood beekeepers know to winterize their bees to help keep the colonies healthy from year to year. Let us teach you how.
By Bonnie L. Grant

