Animals-and-Pets
Birds & Blooms
Perk Up Your Plants
Four smart ways to use coffee grounds in the garden
2 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Nectar-Rich Shrubs
Hummingbirds simply adore these flowering bush picks
3 min |
June/July 2023
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Western Gems
Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds
2 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Humming Along
The next time you're near a patch of flowers and you think you see a hummingbird zip by, TAKE A CLOSER LOOK! It just might be a hummingbird moth, a lesser-known but important pollinator.
1 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Love's in the Air
Six fascinating ways birds showcase their special bonds
1 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
Eye-Opening Optics
The power of backyard nature, magnified
2 min |
April/May 2023
Birds & Blooms
Savvy Shopping
Make the most of your next trip to the garden center
2 min |
April/May 2023
Birds & Blooms
Beautiful and Bold Bullock's
Spot and attract these orioles in the western U.S. during breeding season
1 min |
April/May 2023
Birds & Blooms
THE Wonder OF WARBLERS
With more than 50 species found in North America, enthusiasts clamor and gather for a chance to spot the energetic little birds during spring migration. Follow these amazing facts to appreciate them even more.
2 min |
April/May 2023
Birds & Blooms
Fresh from the Garden
FOLLOW THIS ADVICE FOR A THRIVING AND SUCCESSFUL PLOT FULL OF BLOOMS PERFECT FOR CUTTING
4 min |
April/May 2023
Birds & Blooms
Be a Hero to Pollinators
Seven ways to create a paradise for bees, butterflies and more beneficial bugs
3 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
Do you serve live or dried mealworms?
Readers share their preference when setting out this classic songbird treat
1 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
Caption This!
What's going on in this tufted titmouse's head?
1 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
A Bird in the Hand
What to consider before hand-feeding wild birds and how to do it safely
3 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
Ask the Experts
Get started on spring gardening and bird feeding with pro tips
5 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
The Art of Houseplants
10 tips from a designer about styling your indoor green spaces
3 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
NIGHT BLOOMING BEAUTIES
Readers share dramatic photos of flowers that emerge when the sun goes down
1 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
THE BOLD AND THE BRAINY
With abilities that range from REMEMBERING FACES to PLAYING TRICKS ON PEOPLE, jays, crows and other members of the corvid family are considered some of THE SMARTEST BIRDS ON THE PLANET
3 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
Strike a Pose
Birds model their most dramatic looks for the camera
2 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
Quite the Arrangement
Grow these easy-care, long-lasting flowers for DIY bouquets
3 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
Heralds of Spring
Attract mountain bluebirds with nest boxes, mealworms and more
2 min |
February/March 2023
Birds & Blooms
How do you serve peanut butter to birds?
Readers share their favorite ways to offer the high-protein snack to backyard visitors.
1 min |
October/November 2022
Birds & Blooms
Music in the Dark
When the sun sets, a night symphony begins-meet a few of the insect players.
2 min |
October/November 2022
Birds & Blooms
OUT & ABOUT OWLS
LUCKY READERS PHOTOGRAPHED THESE MAJESTIC AND USUALLY NOCTURNAL-BIRDS DURING THE DAY.
2 min |
October/November 2022
Birds & Blooms
flowing into FALL
PLAN A LANDSCAPE THAT FLOURISHES BEYOND JUST SPRING AND SUMMER FOR A SPACE BOTH YOU AND THE VISITING WILDLIFE WILL LOVE
2 min |
October/November 2022
Birds & Blooms
BLACK BEAUTIES
BRIGHT, COLORFUL BIRDS get all the glory, but these captivating coal-colored creatures are fun to encounter, even if some of them are a bit spooky looking.
3 min |
October/November 2022
Birds & Blooms
Wade into Nature
Experience autumn hues through readers' camera lenses.
2 min |
October/November 2022
Birds & Blooms
Bulb Basics
How to plant tulips in fall for a bounty of spring colors.
1 min |
October/November 2022
Birds & Blooms
Best-in-Show Hydrangeas
These champs offer up the classic shrub's most impressive attributes.
2 min |
October/November 2022
Birds & Blooms
Invest in Next Spring
Plant these bulbs in fall for carpets of color the following year.
4 min |