They are arriving by the hundreds of thousands so it's to start looking for a way to stop all of those stink bugs from coming inside your house this fall! Ever since being accidentally introduced into the U.S. a few decades back, the stink bug population has spiraled out of control. And it only continues …
Why is September the most important month to feed hummingbirds? Because for many hummingbirds, September is not simply the end of summer. It is the beginning - or middle - of an incredible journey south. After spending spring and summer nesting and raising their young, they must now travel hundreds or even thousands of miles …
Did you know that you can attract orioles to your yard this spring and summer with two simple feeding tricks? One thing is for sure, it's hard to find a more exciting bird flying about your landscape than an oriole. Their bright orange and black coloring, bold personalities, and beautiful songs make them one of …
Did you know that it's not only easy to make your own bird feed at home - it can also be far more nutritious for the birds you feed than commercial options? Unfortunately, many times, in order to feed birds healthy, nutritious food, you often have to pay a premium price. And even worse, good …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep gnats out of your kitchen and home for good? Gnats might be tiny in size, but they can cause major frustration. Especially when they start buzzing all around your kitchen and home - and land on your food and drinks! During the middle of summer …
Did you know there is one little and very simple trick that can keep birds from building nests around your home, porch, shed, garage, or barn? And yes - it really works! Birds certainly play an important and welcome role in outdoor spaces. They're natural pest controllers at heart. In fact, they are important to …
Having trouble stopping carpenter bees from damaging the wood surfaces on your home, garage, barn or fences? Spring is here, and so begins the onslaught of carpenter bees. And they can be relentless! Carpenter bees can cause extensive damage to the exterior wood surfaces all over your property. Not just to the wood siding and …
One of the easiest and most effective ways to make your vegetable garden grows and performs better this year is to plant zinnias in it. Yes, Zinnias! Zinnias are gorgeous, easy-to-grow annual flowers known for their bright, bold colors and long-lasting blooms. They come in a wide range of size and colors - and do …
One of the best ways to help birds survive the cold and frigid temperatures of winter is by feeding them - but did you know you can do it with ease - all without having to use traditional bird feeders? Without a doubt, winter can be tough on birds that stick around. Not only do …
Feeding cardinals in the winter months is not only one of the best ways to fill your landscape with gorgeous color and activity - but also to help these wondrous birds survive what can be a tough few months of their life! There is little doubt that cardinals are one of the most colorful birds …
One of the best ways to feed birds and help them survive the harsh winter months is to feed them bird suet - especially when you can make it yourself at home and save money in the process! During the colder months, birds often struggle to find enough to eat as their natural food sources …
Looking for a few ways to help the overwintering birds outside of your home survive the long, dark, and sometimes frigid and snowy winter? As winter approaches, many of us prepare for the colder months by layering on extra clothes, turning up the heat, and getting ready to hunker down indoors. But for the birds …
Looking for a few tips and tricks for the best way to feed blue jays in the fall and winter - and still keep all of the other birds you love feeding around too? Blue jays are some of the most beautiful birds to view in your backyard. Especially in the fall and winter as …
Did you know that one of the most important times of all to feed birds is in the fall? Not only can it help overwintering birds prepare for the long winter ahead - it can also help hungry migratory birds who are passing through on their way to their winter destination! Fall is a scarce …
Looking for a few ways to protect your bird feeders from hungry squirrels this fall and winter season? While they can be entertaining to watch dart around the yard burying their treasures for the winter season, squirrels can also be a huge nuisance - especially if you have bird feeders on your property. It seems …
Did you know that one of the most important times of all to feed hummingbirds is in late summer and early fall? And that it truly can mean the difference between life and death for these hard working pollinating birds? One of the most beautiful sights of spring and summer is the sight of hummingbirds …
Are you looking for a few safe and effective methods to stop cabbage worms from ruining your leafy garden crops? Contrary to their name, cabbage worms can wreak havoc on all sorts of garden crops. Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach and other leafy greens are all easy targets for these tiny but very destructive pests. Unfortunately, once …
If you are looking for a simple, safe and highly effective solution to get rid of the dangerous ticks in your lawn and landscape - all while keeping your pets and family safe from questionable pesticides - then neem oil is for you! Ticks are becoming more and more of a nuisance with each passing …
If you are looking for a few simple, safe and effective ways to stop birds from building nests around your home, garage, sheds or barn - today's article is right up your alley! Birds are incredibly beneficial to have around the landscape. Not only are they great for consuming all kinds of potential weed seeds, …
One of the best times to attract birds to your landscape is in the early spring, just when migrating birds are first returning back to their summer homes - and one of the best ways to get them to visit and stay is by feeding them the foods they love most! Believe it or not, …
If you are looking for a simple way to help control and keep insect and pest populations in check in your backyard - maybe it's time to consider installing a bat house to attract one of nature's most veracious insect eaters around - bats! Bats are actually one of the most beneficial mammals when it …
If you are looking for the perfect natural way to help control insects and pests in your garden and flowerbeds this year, you need to not only attract bluebirds to your landscape - but get them to stay and live in your yard all season long! Bluebirds certainly are a treat to see flying about. …
Make this the year you finally plant and create your very own butterfly garden - not only can a butterfly garden bring a slew of helpful pollinators to your landscape, it can also add incredibly beautiful flowering plants to bring your yard alive like never before! Butterfly gardens have become more and more popular with …
Looking for the best type of bird feeders to use for feeding birds all through the long, cold winter months? There is no more important time to help birds out with a little food in the winter. For cardinals, blue jays, chickadees and other bird species that don't migrate to warmer locations, food can be …
If there is one bird that can always use a little help getting through the winter, it is the beloved chickadee - and one of the best way to do just that is feeding chickadees the food that can help them stay healthy, safe, warm and alive. Chickadees are not only one of the smallest …
Did you know that one of the best ways you can help finches in your backyard stay healthy and alive is to feed them in the winter? Finches are truly an amazing breed of birds. Especially when you consider all of the different varieties of finches that exist. There are actually over 15 types - …
Want to know how to make your own nutritious homemade birdseed to feed the birds at your feeders cheaper than ever? Then today's article is right up your alley! In order to feed birds healthy, nutritious food, you often have to pay a premium price. Unfortunately, good quality commercial birdseed continues to get more and …