Robins are ground-foraging birds, so changing the way you feed them could attract more to your yard. Find out what type of ...

mourning dove perched on a tree branch - Hayleigh Haid/Getty Images Mourning doves have a unique mix of brown and gray colors with black spots on their wings and pointed feathers on their tails. They ...

Add cheer to your garden by growing low-maintenance sunflowers. After the flower petals fade, sunflower seeds feed hungry ...

As migrating birds begin to seek refuge from the frozen North and make their way towards warmer climates, we may find ourselves lucky enough to spot some of these beautiful feathered friends in our ...

Fall brings crisp air and colorful leaves, making it a great time to watch birds flock to your garden. With a few thoughtful changes, you can turn your yard into a cozy stopover for feathered friends ...

Most of us approach our garden purchases with one criterion: “That’s pretty. I want one, or two, or more.” While this is an approach that satisfies our inner gardener, what if we were to be more ...

If attracting birds to your landscape is an important part of your gardening activities, this is an exciting time in most neighborhoods. Leaves are starting to fall from some deciduous species of ...

The garden is the best place to start appreciating birds, advises ornithologist Rouse in her vibrant debut. She highlights the many ways an average gardener can attract robust birdlife to a space of ...

“I love listening to the birds in the morning when I get up. How can I attract more birds to my yard so I can enjoy them every day?” — A.T. I am typically an early riser, and I, too, enjoy hearing the ...

Insects — they’re everywhere! With nearly 1 million named species, they make up about 90% of all species of animals on the planet and more than half of all living things on Earth. Yet it’s estimated ...

If you want to attract bird species to your landscape, now is a good time to launch a bird watering and feeding program, in addition to providing cover, food plants and bloom sources. If you planted ...