Creating a bird-friendly garden is a rewarding way to enjoy nature and support local wildlife. By planting flowers and plants ...

Even though the berries of this sumac relative are vital for overwintering birds, such as yellow-rumped warblers and hermit ...

Some trees and shrubs are at their best in fall, from the human or bird point of view. It’s a great time to go to nurseries to see what plants look like this month, and notice what berries or ...

Slugs are a common problem for gardeners, but one wildlife expert has shared a simple and natural way to get rid of the pests ...

Birds will eat the fruit from both of these plums, and there are a few caterpillars that thrive on plants in the cherry family including tent caterpillars (Malacosoma spp.).

Feeding birds nutrient-rich berries from native plants isn’t just good for avian species; it also helps promote the growth of those plants, which many say are better for the environment because ...

Perhaps one of the most favored hobbies of gardeners, wildlife lovers and outdoor enthusiasts is to feed the birds. Setting out a bird feeder with seed or suet cakes is ...

Winters are usually bleak, dark, damp, and sometimes mild like we experienced from 2022-2023. There is a way to brighten up our long winter and that is by planting trees and shrubs, especially ...

A berry merry Christmas for the birds Many native trees and shrubs provide natural bird food over several months in the winter Nutrition from plants is vital for animals who in turn process the ...

Some trees and shrubs are at their best in fall, from the human or bird point of view. It’s a great time to go to nurseries to see what plants look like this month, and notice what berries or ...

Once the birds have stripped its fruit, the giant plants quickly lose rigidity and collapse. The resultant tangle is messy and a bit of work to dispense of. But back to those beautiful berries.