Cicadas: summer’s ancient musicians
Intriguing life cycles and summer songs make them special.
Monthly Archives: August, 2024
In your yard: pill bugs (roly-poly bugs)
Fun to watch, important to your yard’s ecosystem, and not insects!
In your yard: centipedes
Harmless to humans, beneficial for your yard, and rarely encountered.
Diversity among similar-looking small rodents
Mice, rats, voles, shrews may all be small, but they have differences.
Back to front, how to layer plants in your yard
Layers add visual interest and make sense, from front to back.
How to build a backyard pond
A pond for wildlife is an added bonus for them.
