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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What Bees Need in June to Thrive – 5 Easy Ways to Support Pollinators in Your GardenPollinators need a little consideration as we head into the hot summer months. A sip of water and a place to rest their wings goes a long way.
By Susan Albert
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Fireflies Love This Native Flower – And Its Golden Blooms Light Up Summer GardensFireflies need more than darkness to thrive. And, happily, this cheerful native flower helps create the kind of wildlife-friendly habitat these beloved insects are looking for...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Bird Feeders Squirrels Can’t Outsmart – and the Deterrents That Help Keep Them AwaySick of squirrels eating all your birdseed? Here are the best squirrel-proof bird feeders and extra supplies that'll keep your seeds safe.
By Liz Baessler
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What Your Backyard Birds Need this June to Thrive – 7 Easy Ways You Can Keep Them Visiting All Summer LongNesting season is shifting gears, fledglings are taking flight, and the summer heat is on, but a few easy bird-friendly adjustments will keep your yard busy
By Tyler Schuster
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You Don't Need a Hummingbird Feeder – These 6 Easy Ideas Will Have Them Flocking to Your Garden!Provide hummingbirds with habitat, water, nesting material and maybe a cute swing! You'll have tons of hummers in no time.
By Tyler Schuster
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Sorry, Birdbaths – Dust is In! Your Birds Need More Than Water to Keep Them Happy and Healthy This SpringBelieve it or not, backyard birds love a bit of disco dancing – if you’ve got the right dirt available. Here’s how to set up a dust bath to give your birds a dry shampoo
By Tyler Schuster
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What Butterflies Need in May – 7 Ways You Can Ensure a Summer of Beautiful PollinatorsMay is a critical month for emerging pollinators. Learn how to provide early nectar, vital host plants, and sunny basking spots to help butterflies thrive.
By Tyler Schuster
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Bird Wars! Why Backyard Birds Don’t Always Get Along (Plus, 5 Easy Ways You Can Help to Keep the Peace)Spring is a time when yards are filled with bird chatter, but it’s not all good natured banter. This can also be a time for spats, so it helps to know how to referee the avian conflicts. Here’s what to do when the feathers fly…
By Janey Goulding
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Want Hummingbirds to Nest in Your Yard? Use These 9 Surprising and Simple Items to Make a Fluff-Cloud that Hummers will AdoreIf you haven’t witnessed the wonder of a hummingbird gathering materials for a nest, it’s high time you did. These 9 essentials will have hummers lining up to build in your yard
By Janey Goulding
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Do You Miss Summer Nights Filled With Fireflies? This Common Landscaping Design Mistake Could Be Keeping Them AwayThis common mistake could be keeping fireflies away. Find out what it is and how to fix it to ensure your summer nights are filled with twinkling lights.
By Tyler Schuster
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Don’t Miss the May Hummingbird Window – These 6 Easy Additions Help Them Nest and Thrive in Your BackyardGet ready for a summer of hummers! Discover ideas to encourage nesting and provide high-energy food to keep hummingbirds in your yard all season long.
By Teo Spengler
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How to Help Your Backyard Birds in May – 7 Quick Wins That Will Keep Them Coming Back to Your Yard DailyMay can be a frenzy of bird activity with nesting and fledgling chicks so make sure your yard is ready for the rush. These little gestures will be hugely appreciated by your feathered friends and guarantee they keep coming back for more
By Tyler Schuster
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Want Fewer Slugs This Summer? Adding a Simple Toad Abode Can Protect Your Flower Beds and Boost Your Soil Health for FreeThey may not turn into Prince Charming, but they can wipe out 10,000 pests in a gardening season. Sounds too good to be true? Here’s why you need a toad abode, and why now is the best time to give local toads a place to snooze
By Tyler Schuster
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If You Want a Mosquito-Free Summer, Start Attracting Bats Now – This Bat House Will Help Bring Them to Your GardenIf you want to banish bugs from your backyard without using harsh chemicals, inviting bats into your garden is the best choice you can make.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Chic Wildlife Houses to Welcome Beneficial Critters & Control Garden Pests This Spring – Natural Pest Control Never Looked So Good!These stylish wildlife homes work as gorgeous garden decor as well as providing habitat for ladybugs, birds, toads, bats, bees and butterflies who all help to control backyard pests.
By Emma Kendell
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Hummingbirds Need More Than Nectar this April – This Easy High-Protein Buffet Brings Loads More Nesting Hummers to Your YardForget the nectar – your hummingbirds are craving a meat course this month. Here’s the protein-rich refueling treat to keep them happy and humming in your backyard
By Teo Spengler
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Meet Your Birth Month Bug – and the Special Meaning Behind All 12From fireflies to ladybugs, every month has a bug (and a personality) waiting in the wings...
By Kayleigh Dray

