All about termites–and they’re mostly beneficial (yes, really!)
All about termites, among the most destructive pests on earth, but, also, one of the most beneficial. In fact, we probably can’t survive without them.
Interesting facts about ground squirrels
Facts about ground squirrels, chipmunks, prairie dogs, marmots, and the Groundhog.
Mulching makes a big difference
Mulch makes a big difference to planting beds. It helps to reduce evaporation, maintain soil temperature and more.
Common questions about snakes
Do snakes have a nose? How to identify a venomous snake. Removing a snake from the house. More.
How to remove skunk spray from your pet
Your dog got sprayed? Here’s how to remove skunk odor. Best odor-remover recipe. Can skunks get rabies? Is it OK to feed skunks?
Wild rabbits: frequent questions
Difference between a rabbit and a hare. Caring for an injured rabbit. Caring for an orphaned rabbit. Rabbit in a window well.
Native plants for a pond
A pond, small or large, looks prettiest when it’s flanked with plants, and wildlife prefers them. A pond needs three kinds. See our plant lists.
In your yard: the Big Brown Bat
Found across the U.S., maybe even in your yard. That’s a good thing! As bats go, the Big Brown Bat is, well, big. But, no need to fear.
Native annuals for butterflies
Bring butterflies up-close with pots of annuals on your porch, deck or patio. See our list of butterflies and the annuals they like.
Best native grasses for a yard
Swaying gracefully in the gentlest breeze, native grasses seem to be the “free spirits” of the plant kingdom. Their looks, though, are…
Best native plants for clay soil
Clay soil is the bane of garden plants. But the perennials on this list defy the odds and even manage to flourish.
58 butterfly species and their host plants
A list of 58 common butterfly species and the host plants needed for their caterpillars.
