Nothing disrupts a peaceful afternoon in the garden quite like a swarm of wasps. These aggressive insects can make outdoor ...

I don’t know about you, but when I wake up to birdsong I always feel like it’s going to be a good day. There’s something so spring-like about hearing the birds singing in the garden, and I love ...

Birds are beneficial to the environment and even human health but they need the right accommodations from food and water to nesting sites if you want them in your backyard. • Gardening can attract ...

mourning dove perched on a tree branch - Hayleigh Haid/Getty Images Mourning doves have a unique mix of brown and gray colors with black spots on their wings and pointed feathers on their tails. They ...

Understanding local bird species' nesting habits improves your chances of attracting them to your birdhouse. Choosing the right birdhouse design and placing it in an optimal location are key to ...

If you want to make robins feel like a welcome guest in your garden and keep them coming back, there's one food source that ...

Seeing a hummingbird is always a highlight for me, and it doesn’t happen nearly enough. While at a public gardens conference in Denver a couple of weeks ago, I noticed a hummingbird nest on a light ...

Hummingbirds are back in Pennsylvania after their annual southern vacation, so you should be seeing these small birds flitting around the yard by now. Gardeners like hummingbirds not only for their ...

I have a wide diversity of plants resulting in my gardens attracting all kinds of predators, including bugs and birds.

And for anyone who would love to see the magnificent birds in their garden, one of the best ways to attract them is by ...

Many think insects are harmful to gardens, but they have many benefits. With these expert steps, you can attract more good ...

I have written about my helpers who partner with me enabling me to keep gardening despite age-related issues. Other partners that I have are free and work independently. Healthy plants are the best ...