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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Birdfy’s New Smart Feeders and Baths Got Bird Experts Talking at CES 2026 – and Backyard Birders Should Take NoteFrom 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 BackyardReady 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 SafeBird 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 UpHave 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 WinterGroundsel 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 CupboardWhile 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 RecipeThese 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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Don't Overthink Bird Feeding in Winter – These 5 Simple Ingredients Will Keep All Your Backyard Birds HappyForget 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 OffStop 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 WinterWhen 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 InsideYour 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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5 Things Most Gardeners Forget About in September – But Pollinators Need Them to SurviveDon’t overlook these September garden jobs. They’re simple, easy, and give pollinators the late-season boost they need.
By Kayleigh Dray
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All About Fall Bird Migration: Why Birds Fly South After Summer & Which Ones to Watch for This FallAs 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 HappyFor 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

