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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Meet Your Birth Month Animal – and the Meaning Behind All 12 Backyard CrittersEver wondered which backyard creature you’re most like? From foxes to squirrels, your birth month animal might reveal more about you than you think...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Birds Love These 2 Colors – Add Them to Your Garden Palette to Attract More Feathered FriendsThe colors you grow in your garden can either welcome winged visitors or send them elsewhere. Here are the best and worst color plants to attract birds.
By Tyler Schuster
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ALDI’s New Furniture-Inspired Bird Feeders Are the Cutest Backyard Upgrade This Spring – and at Under $10, They’re Guaranteed to Sell OutWith a whimsical, miniature-world feel, these budget-friendly bird feeders support backyard wildlife while doubling as the cutest garden decor.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Want Hummingbirds to Nest in Your Yard? Hummers Adore These 8 Nesting Trees – And They Look Amazing!Providing nectar sources for hummingbirds is vital for flying visits – but giving them a place to nest in safety makes your yard the place where they want to raise a family. Here are 8 hummingbird nesting tree options for the ultimate room and board
By Janey Goulding
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The First Butterflies of Spring are Starving – And You Can Make An Easy Butterfly Bistro With This Trashy TreatYou’re still waiting for the blooms, but the first butterflies of the season are already hungry. Don’t worry, you can make a butterfly bistro with this simple sugary snack
By Teo Spengler
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Baby Bird Alert! This Surprising Kitchen Ingredient Will Encourage More Birds to Nest in Your BackyardWant to make your backyard the ultimate nesting destination for birds? This modest kitchen scrap holds the secret to a yard full of healthy, singing bird families this spring
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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It's So Easy to Turn Your Backyard Into a Hummingbird Hangout — You Just Need to Provide the Right Nesting MaterialsThis simple, low-effort garden upgrade gives hummers exactly what they need to build their spring nests right in your own backyard.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Meet the Blueberry Bee – The Specialist Pollinator That Works Harder Than the HoneybeesThere’s a native superbee that’s evolved specifically to make your blueberry muffins happen – and it’s not the honeybee. It’s time to meet the blueberry bee
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard – Create the Perfect Environment to Keep Them Happy, Healthy & Eating BugsBluebirds 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 BackyardHang 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 YouThis $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 YardIt 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 AgainIf 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 LifeYour 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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Is Birdseed Bad for Dogs? The 4 Surprising Bird Feed Ingredients That Can Be Harmful to PetsIf you're a bird lover with a curious pooch, you might not realize your bird food could be hiding problems. Is birdseed bad for dogs? Here's why your bird food could be hiding a toxic secret
By Teo Spengler
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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 BirdhouseIt'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

