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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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
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Grow These 9 Plants Near Your Bird Bath – For Year Round Color & Support for Birdy FriendsYou 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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Bird Bath Placement Matters More Than You Think – Avoid These 3 Common Spots That Keep Birds AwayMake 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 & RelaxGive 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 JourneyFrom 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 SummerIf 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 TooCreate a vibrant garden filled with easy-going perennials for pollinators that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and return stronger every year.
By Teo Spengler
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Hummingbirds Flock to These Two Self-Seeding Flowers That Bloom From Summer Through Fall – They’re the Perfect PairFill your garden beds and pots with these prolific bloomers that provide a feast for visiting hummingbirds – and for the senses.
By Melanie Griffiths
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What Do You Do If You See A Chrysalis In Your Yard? How To Move A Chrysalis Or Cocoon – And When To Leave It AloneIf you see a chrysalis in a precarious part of the garden, what do you do? Here we explain when and how to move a chrysalis to ensure your winged guest emerges safely
By Amy Grant
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Hummingbirds Can’t Get Enough Of These 6 Low-Maintenance Perennials – And Lazy Gardeners Love Them, Too!Hummingbirds can't resist these 6 stunning plants—and neither can gardeners! Discover the best low-maintenance perennials that attract hummingbirds.
By Amy Grant
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Ever Seen Anting Birds In Your Yard? Discover The Bonding Antics Of Birds And BugsIf the notion of anting birds sounds baffling to you, you’re not alone – but it’s a common activity for birds in summer. Here’s why birds seek out ants in summer
By Mary Ellen Ellis

