Are you one of the many people who love to see birds in your yard? You might enjoy sitting out on your deck and watching the birds. Many people choose to place bird feeders in their yards to attract more birds to the area. The problem with this is that sometimes you wind up attracting …

Most of us know that we should provide colorful, nectar-filled flowers to attract more hummingbirds to our garden. But exactly what to plant can be tricky, so we have created a list of hummingbird-favorites that will quickly make your garden a hummingbird hotspot. Flowers that will attract hummingbirds are: Before you start planting a garden …

Many people have nostalgic memories of catching frogs as a child. It is always a lot of fun, and there are many places where you can find them. You can find frogs in your garden, your yard, or out in the wild. If you are looking for aquatic frogs, you will find them in freshwater, …

People often want to know how to feed butterflies. The best way to understand this is to learn what they eat and how they eat it. Butterflies are amazing critters, and they add color and beauty to your garden. In addition they are important pollinators for many different plants and trees. There are quite a …

Pigeons are often commonly referred to as “rats with wings,” and for good reasons. They scavenge for food, defecate everywhere, spread diseases, and not only that, but they get into places like roofs or attics and trash the place. This article is a quick guide on how to stop pigeons from nesting. Methods to control …

If you have ever sat in a park for long enough, or if you live in a suburb with lots of trees and enjoyed a Saturday morning cup of coffee on the porch, I’m sure you would have noticed a couple of squirrels darting around up and down trees and fences. I’m sure the entertainment …

Magpies are sometimes too clever for their own good, and discouraging them from specific garden areas can be tricky. However, by understanding their behavior, you will be able to learn some tricks of your own, and soon you will be able to keep magpies away from your birdfeeders. There are some ways to keep your …

Squirrels are noisy chatterboxes that often seem to scold or have something to say about what is going on around them. They produce a variety of noises, and one of these is chattering their teeth. If you have any aspirations to be a second Dr. Dolittle, you may wonder precisely what a squirrel is saying …

When someone mentions “squirrel,” many think of the pests that attack our bird feeders in spring and summer. Then, during the fall, they busily skitter around collecting and burying nuts before they, mercifully, disappear during the winter. But have you ever wondered why do squirrels bury nuts in the first place? Squirrels bury nuts and …

There’s something magical about the shimmery movement of hummingbirds as they busily search for energy sources to fuel their tiny bodies. These fascinating birds are a natural wonder, and setting up a hummingbird feeder can be an exciting project. Unfortunately, not every feeder is immediately noticed by local hummingbirds, which can be disappointing. However, there …