If you've embraced a more sustainable approach to gardening, you might want to consider turning your yard into a certified wildlife habitat.

The days are certainly feeling colder as I wait for frost to arrive. This period can be a bit nerve-wracking for us gardeners, as we check and check again that we've done everything to protect our ...

Just because your lawn isn’t in full bloom doesn’t mean it can’t be a welcoming space for a variety of wildlife. In the off-season, small adjustments can help sustain birds, beneficial insects, and ...

Butterfly gardens can bring so much life to your yard. Not only do they attract these delicate pollinators, but they also support local ecosystems, providing nectar and pollen-rich plants for bees, ...

Planting milkweed is one of the best ways to help monarch butterflies. This plant is the only food source for monarch ...

Oak trees like this one housing a bird’s nest at New England Botanic Garden provide enormous ecological benefit.

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATIONS GUIDE TO GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE : HOW TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL BACKYARD HABITAT FOR BIRDS BUTTERFLIES AND OTHER WILDLIFE CRAIG TUFTS AND PETER LOEWER ...

In the garden, the start of the growing season means the return of dirt under our fingernails, the scent of freshly spread mulch and the first blooming roses. In my neighborhood, and perhaps yours, it ...

Shrubs that produce berries can feed birds through the winter when insects are gone, according to the National Wildlife Federation. The dense branches also give birds cover from wind and predators.