spreading straw lightly across the prepared beds after planting wildflower seeds can help keep people and other creatures off of the newly planted garden. And don't worry, birds and other wildlife ...

Birds can be messy eaters ... Nyjer seeds come from the Ramtilla plant. This plant is an invasive species in North America, so most nyjer seed is produced in Europe and heat-treated to prevent ...

Native plants for birds are like Mom’s home cooking. They’re the tried-and-true foods that keep the birds coming back for more—the berries and seeds that bring in more bluebirds, orioles, goldfinches ...

A sturdy and reliable perennial, catmint’s scent is pleasantly spicy with a hint of mint. It adds aroma to your garden and attracts hummingbirds to its nectar. Plant catmint in a shady spot for the ...

Feeding garden birds is an enjoyable pastime for many, but one drawback can be that spilled bird seed begins to grow and create a blanket of weeds below your feeder. To combat this, many companies now ...