Discovering a mysterious hole in your carefully manicured lawn or thriving garden can be frustrating. Is it a sign of a minor ...

Raccoons may have a mischievous reputation, but these clever, masked bandits bring unexpected benefits to your yard. Far from ...

Learn how leaf piles, dead stems, and natural shelters support overwintering insects and animals in your backyard.

Ever had an unexpected guest that you couldn’t just shoo away? Sometimes, nature takes up residence in our homes and gardens, ...

Remove potential food sources like bird feeders, pet food, and unsecured trash to deter wildlife. Secure your home by using hardware cloth to cover potential entry points like attics and crawlspaces.

This invasive tick, which is usually found in grassy or woody areas, carries a number of diseases and can pose a risk to both ...

Creating a safe haven for wildlife can be beneficial to your yard as well as the local ecosystem. Here are 15 ways to ensure ...

DEAR JOAN: We have an opossum living at the base of a shrub in our side yard. We generally don’t go near there, only when we ...

If you want to support local animals, one of the easiest ways to do so is by creating spaces for them to shelter from the ...

According to the National Wildlife Foundation, ground-feeders appreciate a corner of the yard with a little place to hide or roost at night. Fallen evergreen branches tend to work best, but if you ...