15 Brilliant Tricks To Make Birds Flock To Your Birdbath (And 4 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid)
There’s nothing more delightful than watching birds splash and play in a birdbath—unless your bath is as empty as a desert. I’ve been there, done …
GARDENING TIPS
15 Clever Ways To Keep Containers From Drying Out Too Fast (And 2 That Just Don’t Work)
Finding my container plants wilted beyond recognition after just a day away was my gardening wake-up call. Something had to change if I wanted thriving …
12 Best Alternatives To Sugar Water That Will Entice Hummingbirds (And 6 Things You Should Never Use)
Hummingbirds bring a little spark of enchantment to any garden, zipping and darting like living jewels with wings. Their shimmering feathers and lightning-fast moves are …
17 Invasive Plants In Maine You Should Rethink Planting (And What To Grow Instead)
Maine’s wild beauty is one of the things that makes living or gardening here so special—but that charm is at risk thanks to some pushy, …
13 Plants You Should Avoid Planting In The Summer (And What To Grow Instead)
Summer gardening can feel like a balancing act—plant too much of the wrong stuff, and you’re left with wilted hopes and crispy leaves. I’ve learned …
10 Small Animals You Might Notice In Your Backyard (And 10 That Mean Your Yard Is Thriving)
I used to think every rustle in the bushes meant trouble. But it turns out, some backyard visitors are just passing through—while others are a …
20 Invasive Plant Species Taking Over America (And How To Protect Your Yard)
When it comes to your backyard, it’s not always the early bird that gets the worm—it’s the unwelcome guest that overstays its welcome. From coast …
16 Places Where You Should Never Hang A Hummingbird Feeder
I learned the hard way that not every spot is safe for a hummingbird feeder—one wrong move and those tiny visitors vanish. Hummingbirds may be …
12 Smells That Deer Just Can’t Stand And 5 Scents That Attract Them Like Magnet
Deer might look sweet and graceful, but they’re picky when it comes to smells—and that’s something every gardener can use to their advantage. After too …
6 Reasons Robins Skip The Bird Feeder (And What To Do Instead To Keep Them Around)
I used to wonder why robins never touched my bird feeder, even though the rest of the backyard felt like a bird buffet. Turns out, …