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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These DIY Seed Ornaments Are Irresistible to Backyard Birds in Winter – Treat Them With This Easy Recipe
These homemade seed ornaments bring birds flocking to your yard all winter long. Here’s the quick recipe every wildlife-loving gardener should know.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Why Gardeners Are Being Urged To Scatter Tennis Balls Across Snowy Yards This Winter
Yes, tennis balls are now being touted as a winter garden essential... but why?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don't Overthink Bird Feeding in Winter – These 5 Simple Ingredients Will Keep All Your Backyard Birds Happy
Forget expensive bird food mixes this winter. Simple bird food for wild birds is easy to source. Here are 5 high-impact, expert-approved ingredients guaranteed to help them survive through winter
By Ciéra Cree
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Gardeners Are Obsessed With This Chic Smart Bird Feeder – And Right Now, It’s $140 Off
Stop missing those fleeting encounters! This smart gadget delivers high-resolution footage straight to your phone – and it’s $140 off for a limited time.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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5 Bird-Magnet Shrubs for Containers – For Bright Native Berries and Happy Wildlife in Winter
When the garden goes quiet, these vibrant winter berry shrubs burst with color and life. Grow these bird friendly shrubs for containers and you'll give your local wildlife a genuine winter treat
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Fall is the Best Time to Add a Bird House – And These 6 Stylish Camera Designs Let You Watch Birds Get Cozy Inside
Your garden might be winding down, but for local birds, fall is a key time to scout out nesting options. Here are the most charming bird house with camera combos for a front row seat of your favorite wildlife
By Janey Goulding
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The Rubber Duck Hack You Never Knew Your Garden Needed – And Why It Will Save Your Bird Bath This Winter!
Want to stop your bird bath from freezing? Try this winter bird bath hack with a rubber duck to keep your feathered friends hydrated and happy during frost season
By Janey Goulding
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5 Bird Feeder Cameras Every Garden Needs in 2026 (and Why Birds Love Them)
Say hello to the smart gardening gadget taking over our social feeds and transforming our yards into luxury bird hotels…
By Kayleigh Dray
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All About Fall Bird Migration: Why Birds Fly South After Summer & Which Ones to Watch for This Fall
As the fall bird migration begins, let's explore why they are flying south and how you can help them on their journey by making your garden more bird-friendly.
By Teo Spengler
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Hummingbirds Adore These 7 Native Plants and so Will You – Grow These Low-Maintenance Flowers to Keep Hummers Happy
For hummingbird-friendly plants and flowers that are easy to establish and maintain, you need to go native. Here are the best native plants for hummingbirds
By Teo Spengler
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Grow These 9 Plants Near Your Bird Bath – For Year Round Color & Support for Birdy Friends
You can greatly increase the chances of enjoying birdy activity in your garden by planting the right flowers, plants and shrubs – here are 9 key bird bath plants to grow
By Janey Goulding
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Late Summer is Tough on Birds – These 6 Vital Feeding Tips Will Help Them Make it Through Hard Times Ahead
Give garden birds a helping hand with these essential tips to ensure they can feed and drink in safety.
By Teo Spengler
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Bird Bath Placement Matters More Than You Think – Avoid These 3 Common Spots That Keep Birds Away
Make your garden a safe haven for visiting birds by choosing the perfect spot for a bird bath that will keep them coming back all year long.
By Melanie Griffiths
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This DIY Hummingbird Swing Is Adorable & So Easy To Make! Here's How To Give Migrating Birds a Safe Spot To Rest & Relax
Give migrating hummingbirds a safe spot to rest and refuel on their 4,000 mile journey. This easy DIY hummingbird swing is just what they need!
By Laura Walters
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The Great Hummingbird Migration Is Here – Discover 5 Key Ways to Help Them On Their 4,000-Mile Journey
From late August, intrepid hummingbirds will travel from Alaska to Mexico. Find out how you can support migrating hummingbirds on their fascinating journey
By Tonya Barnett
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Don’t Deadhead These 3 Plants If You Want To Help Migrating Hummingbirds In Late Summer
If you want to nourish and sustain migrating hummingbirds in late summer and fall, don’t deadhead these 3 plants – help to provide a special food source for hummers in transit
By Janey Goulding
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These 8 Enchanting Perennials Attract Pollinators Year After Year – and Gardeners Love Them Too
Create a vibrant garden filled with easy-going perennials for pollinators that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and return stronger every year.
By Teo Spengler

