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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Grow Your Own Birdseed With These 6 Garden-Worthy Plants: Your Backyard Birds Will Adore the Fresh Feast of Seeds
Dry and store your homegrown birdseed or just let your feathered friends help themselves to these natural bird feeders.
By Emma Kendell
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Is the Perfect Excuse to Upgrade Your Birding Setup — Here's What I'm Snapping Up
From smart camera feeders to helpful hummingbird houses, here are the Amazon deals you need to turn your backyard into a bird sanctuary.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard – Create the Perfect Environment to Keep Them Happy, Healthy & Eating Bugs
Bluebirds are a joy to behold, and they help control insects that destroy your garden. Attracting bluebirds to your yard is a win-win for you and nature.
By Kathleen Walters
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Attract Hummingbirds With a Hanging Basket of Nectarous Blooms – These 7 Easy-Grow Beauties Will Bring Hummers Flocking to Your Backyard
Hang your hummingbird planter at head height for a fabulous view of the feathery feasting!
By Emma Kendell
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Turn Your Bird Bath Into a Gorgeous Solar Fountain for Only $15 — Your Backyard Birds Will Thank You
This $15 solar pump is the key to creating a bubbling bird bath that makes your backyard birds (and you!) happier.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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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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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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Want Fireflies in Your Garden? Add These 6 Plants in Spring and Your Yard Will Be Glowing Come Summer
Add these six plants in spring and your backyard will be glowing all summer... fireflies included
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

