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You've Heard of No-Mow May — Try a Bee Lawn Instead!

Maybe you have heard of "No-Mow May", but learn about the long-term benefits of installing a bee lawn from conservation expert, James Wolfin.

From the Wild Side: Meadow Fritillary Butterfly

Do you recognize this orange butterfly? Find out how to identify and attract meadow fritillary butterflies to your yard here.

Native Bees Overwinter in Unexpected Places

Despite appearances, the bees never really left us. While we snuggle under blankets indoors, native bees hide under leafy covers of their own as they overwinter until spring.

Avoid These Common Bird-Feeding Mistakes

Encourage birds to visit your yard by avoiding these 4 common bird-feeding mistakes.

Types of Garden Spiders

Garden spiders may give you a start when you run across one unexpectedly but they're great partners in the fight against plant pests!

Did You Know These Insects Were Pollinators?

They may not get as much attention as bees and butterflies, but they should! Learn more about 5 lesser-known, but still important, pollinators here.

Find the Right Type of Milkweed for Your Garden

Plant these types of milkweed to support monarch butterflies.

DIY Native Bee House

Invite hole-nesting bees to perform their pollinating magic in your garden by creating a welcoming bee house they’ll love.

Use Flower Shapes to Attract Diverse Pollinators

Did you know flowers shapes evolved to accommodate their specific pollinators? Learn about what types of flowers may be better at attracting different pollinators to your garden.

How to Attract More Birds to Your Garden

Welcome birds to your yard all year long with this helpful info on how to attract more birds to your garden.

How to Identify Different Types of Butterflies

Learn how to identify five common North American butterflies and see which plants you should grow to bring even more of them into your garden.

Meet five common pollinators

Chances are you’ve spotted one of these common pollinators in your garden. But do you know how they pollinate and which flowers they love? Learn more here!

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Five ways to bring more butterflies into your garden

Want to attract more butterflies to your garden? Use these five simple design tips.

Wildlife Tips for the Garden

Whether you enjoy the presence of wildlife in your garden or would prefer they didn't intrude, we have gathered our favorite reader-submitted tips to help!

All About Hummingbird Feeders

If you want to start attracting hummingbirds to your windowsills for an up close and personal look, you need to put out hummingbird feeders filled with sweet nectar.

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