Attract American Robins with a bird feeder consisting of fruits such as cherries. Bring the colorful Northern Cardinal to your backyard with a variety of seeds and fruits. See the melodious Purple ...

It’s here, the 10-week period each spring when migratory birds are on the wing, a major highlight on nature’s annual calendar. Beginning in mid-March and stretching into June, the birds that departed ...

Cold winters don't mean a quiet yard. One resilient cherry tree offers springtime interest, seasonal beauty, and a reason for ...

Winter keeps rolling on, but I know that I’m not alone looking forward to spring! I also know we shouldn’t be wishing our lives away because spring will get here before you know it and, in a blur, ...

If you're a fan of attracting butterflies and birds to your yard, you may already have a birdfeeder and a variety of nectar rich flowers in your garden. One thing you may not have added yet though is ...

Love birdwatching? Want a more bird-friendly backyard? It might be time to go beyond the birdfeeder and consider how your yard itself is helping our feathered friends. Spring yard and garden season is ...

The calendar may say spring is here, but what is nature telling us? Bright new leaves on trees and spring flowers are arriving in waves across the U.S., and the birds are right behind them with early ...

As we go through these winter days, I look forward to warmer, spring temperatures, abundant sunshine, and a new growing season. Along with nicer days, insect populations increase during spring and ...

Don't hang up your trowel just yet. Ticking off end-of-year gardening jobs will guarantee a blooming plot next spring (even if it means wrapping up in extra layers when you head outside). A great task ...