Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter strips most landscapes down to bare branches and frost-covered ground. For birds that stay through the cold months rather ...

Many of us love attracting birds to our yards with feeders, but did you know that certain native plants work even better? Native plants offer birds natural food, shelter, and nesting sites year-round.

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 ...

Manicured suburban lawns might look neat, but they don't do much for local birds. They offer little food or shelter, so you're unlikely to see a wide variety of feathered friends. By swapping out some ...

We still might have some dog days of summer left, but we can see the refreshing days of fall on the horizon. Fall is the best time of the year for planting. It’s better than spring because the soil is ...

One of the greatest pleasures of owning a garden is sitting back and watching an array of birds visit and settle in it. If you're keen to draw more wildlife into your outdoor space, May is the ideal ...

In the winter, my thoughts turn to the creatures that live in my garden. Some are safely hibernating below ground in small cavities or literally frozen in mud (frogs and toads). But birds — both ...

Bird feeders are great additions to the wildlife-friendly landscape, but they can be a hassle to keep clean and filled up, especially in our brutal summer months. In addition to all the fuss of ...

The Habitat Patch Program guides City of Trees residents who want their yards to be habitats where birds and insects thrive.

Which plants can I grow to lure birds to my garden? Consider native species that attract and maintain bird populations. Native plants have evolved together with our local birds, and these plants are ...