We all enjoy adding new plants and flowers to our gardens to enhance their appearance and create a relaxing environment. But the crucial role they can play in promoting biodiversity should never be ...

“How do I create ‘winter thickets’ where birds can roost or take shelter during the cold?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Jeff Jackson of St. Louis, Missouri. Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman say ...

Many people enjoy watching birds, though if you grow grapes, you may not appreciate their company. There are several steps you can take to encourage birds to visit and make your yard their home. Most ...

Seeking out shrubs and trees to plant in your backyard for a bird-friendly winter habitat? It feels so good to support birds in frigid weather when you know they're struggling to find food and shelter ...

I just cleaned out and filled a couple of birdfeeders to help my migrating backyard buddies fuel up for their long journeys south. And I’ll keep it well-stocked with high-energy seed mix throughout ...