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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Woodpeckers In The Garden – How To Attract Woodpeckers
Attracting birds to the garden is beneficial and most of us enjoy watching them. If woodpeckers are your favorites though, there are ways to plan for specific needs of this bird to make your garden irresistible for them. For tips on attracting woodpeckers, click here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Homegrown Birdseed: Growing Birdseed Plants In The Garden
Cheap birdseeds are messy and may be filled with seeds that birds won’t eat. All too often, budget birdseeds contain noxious weed seeds that may take over your garden. Who needs that?The solution? Grow you own birdseed! This article will help get you started.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is A Butterfly House – Butterfly Home Ideas For Gardens
A butterfly shelter is an attractive addition to your garden. Most importantly though, it’s a fun way to attract a variety of beautiful butterflies. Exactly what is a butterfly house? To learn more about butterfly shelters and how to build one, click the following article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Southern Pollinator Garden - Growing A Pollinator Garden In The South
Listed here are some of the best pollinator-attracting plants, and tips to create a welcome habitat in a Southern pollinator garden.
By Susan Albert
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Robins In Winter Time: Tips On Helping Robins Overwinter In The Garden
Many recognize seeing the red breasted robin as the first official signs of spring. However, in some areas, robins are year-round residents who may need a little help getting through the cold of winter. Click the following article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Butterfly Garden Feeding: How To Feed And Water Butterflies In Gardens
Butterflies are fascinating creatures that bring grace and color to the garden. They are also effective pollinators. A successful butterfly garden requires an understanding of butterfly garden feeding, including water sources. This article will help with that.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Butterfly Garden Design: Tips For Attracting Butterflies In Gardens
Attracting butterflies in gardens is easy to do with the right flowering plants. Read this article for information on how to attract butterflies to your garden. Click here to learn more.
By Arista Hageman
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What Attracts Purple Martins – Attracting Purple Martins To Your Landscape
If you love to watch birds then you’ll want to attract the entertaining Purple Martin. Keep reading to learn about attracting Purple Martins.
By Amy Grant
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Fall Pollinator Garden: Help Pollinators With Late-Blooming Pollinator Plants
Beautiful fall-blooming pollinator plants are available as both annual and perennial flowers. Read on for tips about fall pollinator plants.
By Tonya Barnett
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Pollinator Predators - How To Protect Pollinators And Plants
Bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects are prey to certain predators. Create and support a healthy pollinator friendly garden to make sure your local population thrives.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Drought-Tolerant Pollinator Plants - Attract Bees With Native Plants
There are plenty of beautiful drought resistant plants and a slew of native plant garden design options to optimize the pollinator garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cocoon Vs. Chrysalis – What’s The Difference Between A Chrysalis And A Cocoon
How much do you know about a cocoon vs. chrysalis and other butterfly facts? These two words are often used interchangeably but are not the same. Enlighten your friends and family with the fun facts found in this article. Click here for more information.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Making A Garden For Lizards: How To Attract Lizards To The Garden
You may have never considered this, but attracting lizards to your garden can be beneficial. So why should modern day gardeners take an interest in these scaly remnants from the age of the dinosaurs, and how are lizards good for gardens? Learn more here.
By Laura Miller
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Growing Berries That Attract Birds: How To Choose Berries Birds Love
From bluebirds to finches, encouraging colorful feathered friends into the yard can be achieved in a variety of ways, most especially by providing berries birds love. If you’re a bird lover and want more in the backyard, click here for info on planting berries for birds.
By Tonya Barnett
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Duck Habitat Safety – What Are Some Plants Ducks Can’t Eat
If you have ducks living in your backyard or around your pond, you may be concerned with their diet. Keeping plants poisonous to ducks away from them is desired. But which plants are unsafe? Click this article to learn about plants harmful to ducks.
By Becca Badgett
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Garden Plants Toxic To Chickens: What Plants Are Bad For Chickens
One important aspect of raising chickens is maintaining healthy living environments - ensuring that the flock is always safe. And this includes knowing what plants are bad for chickens, especially when they’re free to roam your property. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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DIY Pumpkin Shell Bird Feeder – Using Recycled Pumpkins For Birds
Many birds migrate south before winter and, if you’re along their route, you might offer a seasonal treat like a pumpkin bird feeder. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett