6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (810+ words) If you don't think you have space for a pollinator garden, think again. You may live on a cute, postage-stamp-sized lot or have a property drenched in cool shade, but there's always somewhere sunny to tuck a few containers. And…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (143+ words) Here's what to do if a woodpecker starts pecking on your house. Getty Images / Carlos Carreno There are more than 45 woodpecker species in the U.S., ranging in size from 6 " to 20 inches tall. Some types migrate but many are year-round residents in…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (426+ words) What to know about the hummingbird migration and when to expect your feathered friends at the feeder. Nothing is more enjoyable than seeing the birds return to your backyard. Even if robins and cardinals are a favorite, nothing compares to…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (701+ words) These tips are sure to bring all the birds to your yard. Attracting birds to your backyard birdbath can be rewarding for birders of all ages and is a great way to contribute vital support to local bird populations. That…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (521+ words) Shop our favorite feeders for every garden style and budget, starting at $6. Southern Living / Amazon Hummingbird season is finally here in much of the South, and even in areas further north, from the Carolinas to Tennessee, we're only a few…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (489+ words) Believe it or not, you don't have to plant a large pollinator garden to attract hummingbirds. And you don't need a hummingbird feeder, either. The tiny birds will happily swing by flower-filled containers to eat. Hummingbirds are attracted to nectar-filled,…...

1+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (530+ words) A simple, high-energy recipe that supports backyard birds and brings your yard to life There is something special about looking out over your yard and seeing it full of movement. Beyond their beauty, birds play an important role in your…...

1+ mon, 22+ hour ago  (739+ words) Bees don't perceive color the same way that we do. Find out the flower color to avoid if you want to attract bees, and which colors bees prefer. The 1 Flower Color You Should Avoid If You Want To Attract Bees…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (602+ words) One of my goals for the year was to attract eastern bluebirds to my backyard. They were frequent visitors a few years ago and then made themselves scarce. I saw them teasing me from the neighbor's yard last year and…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1029+ words) We're buzzing over these beautiful blooms. ,Alliums are ornamental onions with pollinator-friendly flowers that range from demure clusters to enormous pom-poms. Many are planted as bulbs in fall in rich, well-drained soil. The "onion" bulbs are not edible, so leave…...