Tips on Identifying Wild Birds
There are approximately 10,000 bird species in the world – so how can you know which birds you see? Identifying birds is not as difficult as it may seem, and...
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August Garden Tips
August is a tough time for gardeners. However, as many know when the going gets tough, the tough get going. This is the time of the year after a hot summer...
Keep Ticks and Fleas Away from Your Pet
I love summertime, but the worst part is by far the bugs. Bugs like fleas and ticks are most prominent during the warmer seasons and can wreak havoc on your...
Cool Pet Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
Summer is a great time to enjoy all sorts of outdoor fun, but when temperatures rise too high, conditions can become uncomfortable and even dangerous for pets....
How to Avoid 10 Common Lawn and Garden Problems
No matter how well you care for your lawn, some pests and problems are bound to appear, but you can be prepared for these top 10 common lawn and garden...
Attacking Crabgrass and Maintaining a Crabgrass-Free Yard This Year
Crabgrass can be the bane of any beautiful lawn as it spreads insidiously through the yard, but with diligent care, it is possible to tame and eliminate this...
Think Spring! Getting Your Lawn In Shape
As you’re looking out your window, coffee cup in hand and all you see is snow I can understand that it must be hard to think about spring and your lawn. Yet,...
How Birds Survive Winter – And How We Can Help
Falling temperatures, less food, severe storms and hungry predators all make winter a harsh season for birds, but our feathered friends have many tricks to...
Holiday Plants – The Gifts That Keep On Giving
Plants are popular holiday gifts that recipients can enjoy long after festive feasts are eaten, glittery decorations are packed away and joyous carols are...
How To Manage Winter Pests
Warm homes become extremely attractive to pests when winter comes. While during the summer you’re worried about the pest that are outdoors, too often we forget...
How to Prepare Wild Birds for Winter
With fewer daylight hours and longer cold nights, natural food sources needed for energy to keep warm are scarce. Water supplies can be frozen or snow covered....
Late Fall Lawn Care
The fall is a busy time for gardeners. Not only are you trying to clean up your gardens and flower beds to prepare them for the winter, you are also...
Bird Migration Schedule
Whether you enjoy feathered visitors to your yard or feeding station or you regularly travel to wildlife refuges and nature preserves to see a wider variety of...
How to Protect Plants From the Frost
Many plants are hardy for some drop in temperatures, but when frost threatens, it is smart to take steps to protect delicate plants. By protecting plants from...
Bird Feeding Tips for Fall
As the last heat wave of summer fades, bird feeders are disappearing from backyards. Most bird lovers assume that as the weather cools and mass migration...
Birdfeeding on a Budget
Feeding the birds is an enjoyable and easy hobby, but it doesn't have to be an expensive one. No matter what your budget, it is possible to offer a nutritious...
What Is Bugging Your Garden?
Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with the bugs in their garden. There are insects that are undeniably beneficial and great residents, as they...
Beneficial Bugs: Insects You Actually Want to Keep Around!
When you think of summer and insects, you think of the nuisance of gnats flying around your face, the miniature chainsaw buzz of them landing in your ears,...
Natural Ways to Deter Deer
Deer may be elegant, attractive wildlife, but they can be some of the worst backyard and garden pests as they damage trees, eat gardens and flowerbeds, trample...
Controlling Fleas and Ticks on Your Pet
Fleas and ticks are uncomfortable for pets and humans alike, and because these parasites can spread diseases and cause anemia, it is imperative that pet owners...
April Gardening Tips
It’s almost that time of the year again. April is upon us and you know what that means. It’s time to break out your tools and go to work on your garden. As...
Preparing for Chicks: Setting Up Your Brooder
Spring is chick season. Whether you are just starting a flock, increasing the numbers of chickens you keep or bringing new breeds home to try. Your brooder is...
Raising Baby Chicks Can Be Easy, Even For The Inexperienced
Many people are opting to raise their own chicks these days. It’s a rewarding experience that can leave you with the freshest eggs on the block. If you’re new...
Keeping Wild Birds Healthy
Bird enthusiasts enjoy watching birds eat and bathe in their backyards. Here are some important tips to help maintain healthy wild birds:• Keep feeders free...
How Long Should Pets Be Outdoors In Winter
Many pets love to be outdoors, but the cold, wet, windy conditions of winter can be dangerous, even fatal if pets are kept outside too long. By understanding...
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