Animals-and-Pets
Birds & Blooms
Scrub, Rinse, Repeat
What you should use to clean feeders and how often to do it to keep birds healthy.
2 min |
August/September 2022
Birds & Blooms
oops! COMMON TOMATO MISTAKES
Vine-ripe tomatoes are some of summer’s great joys —here’s how to avoid 11 missteps and harvest a bumper crop.
3 min |
August/September 2022
Birds & Blooms
Hummingbird tales
EACH EVENING during our family vacation in Ridgedale, Missouri, a female ruby-throated hummingbird passed through the branches of a tree just off our porch. I brought my camera out one night in anticipation of her arrival and, sure enough, there she was. I hung over the railing to grab a series of images. The light and the lovely bird were amazing and the blooms looked like fireworks. It's a great memory from a wonderful trip with family.
3 min |
June/July 2022
Birds & Blooms
Defending Their Turf
Why hummingbirds guard their territories so fiercely.
3 min |
June/July 2022
Birds & Blooms
Hummingbird Magnets
Attract these busy fliers with nectar-packed salvias.
5 min |
June/July 2022
Birds & Blooms
Ask the Experts
Solving hummingbird mysteries, plant problems and much more.
5 min |
June/July 2022
Birds & Blooms
mini marvels
HUMMINGBIRDS HAVE TRAITS THAT MAKE THEM ENTERTAINING, BUT THOSE SAME QUALITIES HELP THEM THRIVE.
3 min |
June/July 2022
Birds & Blooms
perennial nectar favorites
Attract more hummingbirds year after year with flowers that require less time, maintenance and money.
4 min |
June/July 2022
Birds & Blooms
Small and Feisty Fliers
Meet Calliope hummingbirds and attract them with native plants.
2 min |
June/July 2022
Birds & Blooms
Growing Trends
Spring, the season of new garden beginnings, is upon us. Here are the crazes that four industry pros forecast for this year.
4 min |
April/May 2022
Birds & Blooms
A Thrill of Color
Buntings always stand out in a crowd-learn where to find them and the field marks that set these birds apart.
4 min |
April/May 2022
Birds & Blooms
Greet Grosbeaks
Attract rose-breasted grosbeaks with insects, fruits, seeds and plenty of room to perch.
2 min |
April/May 2022
Birds & Blooms
Flights of Fancy
Painted lady butterflies rival monarchs in their migratory journeys.
2 min |
April/May 2022
Birds & Blooms
Nature Reflections
Readers look back at their spring birding highlights.
3 min |
April/May 2022
Birds & Blooms
New Plants for 2022
Find fresh flower varieties to spruce up your landscape.
4 min |
April/May 2022
Birds & Blooms
Hanging Pretty
Design and create baskets brimming with gorgeous blooms and foliage.
2 min |
April/May 2022
Birds & Blooms
FOR THE LOVE OF Mom
In honor of Mother's Day, readers reflect on plants with special meaning.
1 min |
April/May 2022
Birds & Blooms
Get to know Goldfinches
American goldfinches may be common, but they're full of surprises.
1 min |
April/May 2022
Birds & Blooms
Create a Safe a Bird Haven
"Dish out seeds in a healthy environment."
2 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Hints of Spring
"Readers photograph birds in thawing backyards and parks."
2 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Create a Wildlife Oasis
"10 easy ways to make your yard a better place for birds, bees, butterflies and more."
4 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Along the Water's Edge
"Known for their fondness for life in wet habitats, wading birds can be found near lakes, swamps and more. Dive into these amazing reader photos."
3 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Early-Blooming Shrubs
Greet spring with pretty plants that shine all season.
4 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
A true blue Trio
Find out which of the three North American bluebirds call your area home, and learn how to win them over with the right food and habitat.
4 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Busy Bees
Fuzzy, gentle and efficient, mason bees are champion pollinators. Here's why you want to attract them to your garden.
3 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Pet-Safe Greenery
Eye-catching houseplants that won't harm curious dogs or cats.
4 min |
December 2021/January 2022
Birds & Blooms
Easy as One, Two, Tree!
Seven things to do before adding a new sapling to your property.
2 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Eyes on Irises
There's more to this floral family than can be seen in the backyard.
1 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Perks of Propagating
A step-by-step guide to multiplying your most prized succulents.
3 min |
December 2021/January 2022
Birds & Blooms
Cold Weather Cuisine
Choose high-energy foods to keep backyard birds well fed during winter.
2 min |