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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Treat Your Backyard Birds to These Amazon Prime Day Deals – Our Favorite Feeder, Bath and Birdhouse DiscountsFrom refreshing bird bath fountains to hummingbird swings, these handpicked Amazon Prime Day deals will keep your backyard buddies happy all summer long
By Janey Goulding
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What to Do to Your Yard in June for More Butterflies – 6 Simple Changes to Attract More Pollinators to Your Garden NowSupport these beautiful, beneficial pollinators and create a gorgeous garden at the same time! Here's what to do in June to attract butterflies to your yard.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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You Already Grow Pollinator Flowers – Now Add the Overlooked Feature That Truly Helps Butterflies ThriveA mud-puddling pool is just as important to butterflies as nectar-rich blooms, and it only takes 10 minutes to make.
By Emma Kendell
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Help Your American Robins Beat The Summer Heat – 5 Easy Gestures of Support For Happy Backyard BirdsThey provide birdsong and companionship year round, but during summer your robins really need your help. Here's how to help your feathered friends survive the summer in your backyard
By Janey Goulding
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Hummingbirds Adore This Non-Invasive Honeysuckle – Its Fiery Flowers Glow All SummerWith stunning red and orange blooms, this pretty vine offers months of nectar for hummingbirds... and all without any of the usual trouble, too!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Hummingbirds Need Your Help This June – These 7 Easy Extras Will Get Them Coming Back to Your Yard All SummerYour feeders are ready, your nectar is sugary, but is your yard ready for hummers? Here’s what you need to check in June to make sure your favorite little hovering jewel pollinators visit you every day
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Help Your Backyard’s Baby Birds in June – 6 Flower and Plant Combinations to Keep Them Coming Back for MoreJune will bring more young birds to your yard, but most fledglings need far more than seed to survive. Grow these flowers and plants to create a backyard menu of natural treats and protein rich essentials they love to forage
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Stop Birds From Pooping on Your Patio – 5 Quick and Easy Ways to Keep Patios and Outdoor Furniture Poop-FreeDon't let your patio go to the birds! Poop-proof your outdoor living space with these easy tips.
By Kathleen Walters
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These 7 Bird Baths Will Get Birds Flocking to Your Garden – Whatever Your Yard Size, Style or BudgetA bird bath does more than look good – it fills a genuine gap that most gardens leave open. These seven options cover every style, space, and budget, from balcony setups to full garden features.
By Tyler Schuster
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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

