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19 Best Plants to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard
Hummingbirds are some of the most delightful visitors a yard can have. These tiny, colorful birds dart from flower to flower, feeding on nectar with their long, slender beaks. While hummingbirds are found across much of the Americas, you can make your yard even more attractive to them by landscaping with plants that provide their…
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How Robins Find Worms
Robins are familiar and beloved songbirds found throughout much of North America. With their bright red breasts and cheerful springtime songs, they are a harbinger of warmer weather. Robins are omnivorous birds who enjoy a diverse diet, but worms make up a substantial part of their food intake, especially in springtime when they need extra…
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Top 10 Trees That Attract Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are some of the most fascinating birds to observe in your garden or backyard. Their rapid wing beats, hovering flight, and lightning-fast movements from flower to flower make them a delight to watch. Attracting hummingbirds to your outdoor space is relatively easy if you landscape with the right kinds of flowering trees. The bright…
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How to Keep Chipmunks Out of Your Garden
Chipmunks can be cute and entertaining to watch, but they can quickly become a nuisance in your garden by burrowing under plants, chewing on roots and bulbs, and stealing your vegetables. Keeping chipmunks out of your garden takes some persistence and consistency, but it can be done humanely without harming them. Here are the most…
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10 Great Plants for Attracting Hummingbirds
Attracting hummingbirds to your garden can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Watching these energetic little birds dart around your yard sipping nectar from brightly colored flowers is a delight. With some strategic planting of hummingbird favorites, you’ll be rewarded with regular visits from these tiny dynamos. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great plants that…
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How to Clean a Bird Bath Without Scrubbing
Cleaning a bird bath regularly is important to provide a healthy environment for visiting birds. While scrubbing is often required to remove stuck-on debris, there are some effective cleaning methods that avoid extensive scrubbing. Here is a detailed guide on how to clean a bird bath without scrubbing. Gather the Right Supplies To clean a…
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Hornet vs. Wasp: Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Hornets and wasps are two types of insects that are often confused with one another. However, there are some key differences between hornets and wasps that can help you distinguish between them. Introduction Both hornets and wasps belong to the insect order Hymenoptera, which also includes bees and ants. They share some similar characteristics, such…
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Birdhouses for Wrens: A Complete Guide
Wrens are delightfully energetic little birds that bring joy to backyards across North America. Their plucky personalities and loud, complex songs make them a backyard favorite. Attracting wrens to your yard is easy with a customized birdhouse. With a properly constructed wren house, you can provide critical nesting habitat and enjoy hours of entertainment watching…
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How to Get Rid of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect that attacks and kills eastern hemlock trees. This sap-sucking insect is originally from Asia and was first reported in the eastern United States in the 1950s. Since then, HWA has spread rapidly and caused widespread mortality of hemlocks, which are important ecologically and economically in many areas.…
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How to Use Bluebird Houses
Bluebirds are beautiful, beneficial songbirds that can add color and life to your yard. Installing a bluebird house is a great way to attract these lovely birds and enjoy their presence. With some basic knowledge, you can create an ideal habitat for bluebirds in your own backyard. Choose the Right Location Finding the optimal spot…
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