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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Discover Your Birth Month Butterfly – and the Beautiful Meaning Behind Each One
Ever 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 One
These birth month birds are said to reflect our personalities, carrying meanings rooted in folklore and tradition.
By Kayleigh Dray
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6 Surefire Bird Feeder Ideas to Satisfy Every Type of Backyard Bird
Want more birds in your garden? You'll attract a huge array of feathered friends from cardinals to woodpeckers with these diverse feeders
By Emma Kendell
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Why Experts Want You to Dig a Small Patch of Soil In Your Garden This Winter
This 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 Thrive
A 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 Yard
They'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 Pantry
Looking 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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You Don’t Need Another Feeder – These 6 Easy Ideas Give Backyard Birds a Better Feast
You 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 Note
From 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 Backyard
Ready 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
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Stop Using Harmful Chemicals to Clean Your Bird Feeders – This Natural Solution Works Wonders and Keeps Birdies Safe
Bird feeders soon get dirty, but don’t reach for bleach or harmful chemicals to blitz the grime. This household item works wonders and keeps garden birdies safe
By Tyler Schuster
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I Asked Bird Experts Why My Feeders Went Quiet and Learned Birds Change Spots Each Season – Here's How I Keep Up
Have all the birds disappeared from your feeders? I asked bird experts why and learned the surprising answer. Plus, how to bring birds back.
By Teo Spengler
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Don’t Pull This Weed! This Flower is One of the Only Food Sources for Bees in Winter
Groundsel can be written off as a weed, but it is well worth a place in the thriving ecosystems of our backyards. Here’s why it matters to the future of your overwintering pollinators
By Teo Spengler
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This Surprise Superfood is a Favorite of Garden Birds in Winter and is Sitting in Your Kitchen Cupboard
While cold weather makes garden birds chase high-energy foods, one everyday kitchen staple provides a vital winter boost – and the chances are you already have it
By Janey Goulding
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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

