A reader recently asked, “Why are there fewer birds in my yard than there were a few years ago?” There are many reason why there are fewer birds which needs a column all its own. The key is ...

You might spot some of these woodpeckers stashing acorns in your garden, while others can be identified by their beautiful ...

Q: After the rain, I’ve been seeing mushrooms popping up in my lawn. Are they harmful? If so, how do I get rid of them?

Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised ...

Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised ...

The great tit (Parus major) is the picture-perfect garden bird. With its colorful feathers and melodic, two-note whistle, it ...

Discover how companion planting, intercropping, and sustainable practices like soil care and natural pest control create ...

It’s important to ensure that your garden provides seasonal variety for birds. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, ...

Pearl acacia is a large shrub, native to Australia, that can be pruned into a tidy 10- to 20-foot-tall tree. From late fall ...

An Ashland reader recently noticed some curious little, almost lantern-like attachment appearing on her spruce. At first glance, these little cocoons looked like little lanterns in her evergreen.

Neem oil is a gentle, effective way to keep bugs off your plants. It works against aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies, and ...

Some butterflies embark on a long journey to escape winter’s cold if they can’t survive it. Monarchs ( Danaus plexippus) are ...