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At a quiet street intersection in the Englewood neighborhood, the imposing figure of a pine tree is only outweighed by the ...

Owls are gorgeous and also make for great pest control, so it's no wonder people want them in their yard. Here are some ways to attract these beautiful birds.

Cardinals, blue jays, woodpeckers, and goldfinches will show up fast with sunflower, suet and thistle - but one simple seed swap can send squirrels packing.

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When seeds hit the soil, hope for sprouts feels fragile when a flock of birds swoops in like tiny green-thumbed thieves. They seem innocent, even charming, until they turn freshly planted rows into ...

Seed starting is an annual ritual for many gardeners, but if you’re new to the party, it would be helpful to know that not all seeds should be treated the same way.

Open-concept living is great until your living room starts bleeding into your dining room, which then somehow becomes part of ...

Hummingbirds are on the move back to the United States after spending the winter in Mexico and Central America. Here's how close they are to you.

But nature’s survival plan creates a bit of a challenge for home gardeners because the hard coating prevents those seeds from sprouting easily. So it’s up to us to mimic the effects of stomach acid to ...

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Many of spring’s richest displays start quietly in winter, in a fridge drawer or cold frame. Learn how a short chill can turn ...