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…
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These woodpeckers store, defend their food
Meet the three woodpecker species especially noted for storing food and protecting their stash.
7 common questions about bats
Answers to common questions about bats. Why do they hang upside down? Bats and rabies. Injured bats. Do bats form “flocks?” More.
Foxes: frequent questions
Answers to common questions about the Red Fox. Is it okay to feed a fox? Foxes and rabies. Are pets safe? More.
Spider basics, body, behavior
Find out how fascinating and harmless spiders are.
More landscape design tips
Locate large trees away from property lines, plant flowers in color groups and odd numbers, curve pathways. More.
Deer: 3 most frequent questions
How to rescue and care for an orphaned fawn. Keep deer from eating plants. Deterrent recipe. Deer ticks.
Explore an insect-friendly yard – 1
Come with me a little way; insects are interesting—they live lives full of (insect-style) adventure.
Explore an insect-friendly yard – 2
Butterflies, ants, and mosquitos, oh my!
Explore an insect-friendly yard – 3
Green Darners, fireflies, lady beetles, spider-like harvestmen.
In your yard: add these special trees for wildlife
These trees you might not have thought of can enhance offerings for wildlife in your yard.
25 top facts about birds
Interesting facts and photos. Birds can get drunk! Sleeping patterns. Storm activity. Lots more.
