Did you know there is one little and very simple trick that can keep birds from building nests around your home, porch, shed, garage, or barn? And yes – it really works! Birds certainly play an important and welcome role in outdoor spaces. They’re natural pest controllers at heart. In fact, they are important to …
Having trouble stopping carpenter bees from damaging the wood surfaces on your home, garage, barn or fences? Spring is here, and so begins the onslaught of carpenter bees. And they can be relentless! Carpenter bees can cause extensive damage to the exterior wood surfaces all over your property. Not just to the wood siding and …
One of the easiest and most effective ways to make your vegetable garden grows and performs better this year is to plant zinnias in it. Yes, Zinnias! Zinnias are gorgeous, easy-to-grow annual flowers known for their bright, bold colors and long-lasting blooms. They come in a wide range of size and colors – and do …
One of the best ways to help birds survive the cold and frigid temperatures of winter is by feeding them – but did you know you can do it with ease – all without having to use traditional bird feeders? Without a doubt, winter can be tough on birds that stick around. Not only do …
Feeding cardinals in the winter months is not only one of the best ways to fill your landscape with gorgeous color and activity – but also to help these wondrous birds survive what can be a tough few months of their life! There is little doubt that cardinals are one of the most colorful birds …
One of the best ways to feed birds and help them survive the harsh winter months is to feed them bird suet – especially when you can make it yourself at home and save money in the process! During the colder months, birds often struggle to find enough to eat as their natural food sources …
Looking for a few ways to help the overwintering birds outside of your home survive the long, dark, and sometimes frigid and snowy winter? As winter approaches, many of us prepare for the colder months by layering on extra clothes, turning up the heat, and getting ready to hunker down indoors. But for the birds …
Looking for a few tips and tricks for the best way to feed blue jays in the fall and winter – and still keep all of the other birds you love feeding around too? Blue jays are some of the most beautiful birds to view in your backyard. Especially in the fall and winter as …
Looking for a way to stop stink bugs from coming inside your house this fall? Ever since being accidentally introduced into the U.S. a few decades back, the stink bug population has spiraled out of control. And it only continues to worsen with each passing year! The pest is now thought to be in 44 …
Did you know that one of the most important times of all to feed birds is in the fall? Not only can it help overwintering birds prepare for the long winter ahead – it can also help hungry migratory birds who are passing through on their way to their winter destination! Fall is a scarce …