Gardening for wildlife to create the ultimate backyard habitat for bugs, butterflies, birds, and more.
In this heat wave, you can do several things to make your garden more pleasant for birds. You can add ice to your bird bath, put extra water in it, and minimize pruning. You can also add a small fountain for the birds to enjoy. Misters help birds stay cool in hot weather. Besides, they … More How to Help Wild Birds in Hot Weather
Why Attract Pollinators? Read this article to learn the benefits of attracting native, carpenter, bumblebee, and honey bees to your yard. Plant a smorgasbord for Pollinators, and you’ll enjoy a host of beneficial insects. It’s not difficult to attract these creatures, especially if you’ve read this article. Why Attract Pollinators You can attract pollinators with … More Plant a Morsel For Pollinators
There are pros and cons to raising rabbits for meat. If you’re new to raising animals for meat, you should know what they need in order to thrive. For example, you’ll need a hutch, adequate space, and feed. You can cross rabbits with chickens, but they aren’t as adaptable. However, rabbit meat is delicious! The … More Homemaking – Pros and Cons of Raising Rabbits for Meat
There are many advantages of raising your own rabbits. They require little space, money, or labor and will earn an honest living. Furthermore, raising your own rabbits will provide you with diversity in your meat supply. That diversity is highly desired in today’s markets. If you don’t want to spend time raising rabbits, consider keeping … More Homemaking – Advantages of Raising Your Rabbits
Raising rabbits isn’t difficult but there are a few things you should plan before bringing a pet home. Rabbits come in hundreds of different breeds and crossbreeds. The first thing to decide is what you plan to do with your rabbits. Are you raising them for show? You will need to decide their purpose before … More Homemaking – Are Rabbits Hard to Raise?
Do you feed the birds in your garden? If so, you are not alone. Many gardeners leave out peanuts. While peanuts require more energy to digest, sunflower hearts are more energy-efficient. Larger birds, such as tits, can handle peanuts. Dried foods are suitable year-round. In spring and summer, live mealworms and rehydrated mealworms are suitable. … More Do You Feed the Birds in Your Garden?
When you want to get rid of slugs and snails in your garden, you can use Beer traps. We tested several types of beer, from cheap lager to a more expensive bitter, and found that they both attracted slugs in similar numbers. After three to four days, we only caught five to six slugs, a … More How To Use Beer Traps To Control Slugs And Snails
To make hummingbird nectar, you must follow some basic steps. You can use organic sugar, boiling water, and boiled water. In order to make the nectar more nutritious, you should avoid red food coloring. You should also place the hummingbird feeder in a specific area of your yard and change the nectar solution every few … More Wildlife – How to Make Hummingbird Nectar
Crushed corn is an excellent source of energy and can be a popular snack for many backyard birds. It is also a cheap filler for mixed birdseed mixtures. While many birds will eat cracked corn, it will be thrown on the ground quickly. House sparrows, European Starlings, and Red-winged blackbirds will love it. It is … More Wildlife – Using Cracked Corn As Bird Food
If you have a hummingbird feeder in your yard and you want to make sure your hummingbirds stay healthy, you need to learn how to clean and disinfect hummingbird food sources. If your feeder is a bit dirty, it’s possible that mold and mildew has taken root. Fortunately, you can easily remove the mold and … More Wildlife – How To Clean And Disinfect Hummingbird Feeders
One of the most common questions about Blue Jays is what do they eat. They are omnivorous and will happily consume fruit, nuts, and insects. They also love cracked corn, sunflower seeds, and acorns. They are also a vegetarian. However, there are times when Blue Jays will eat other foods that are harmful to them. … More Wildlife – What Do Blue Jays Eat?
In early spring, a large number of hummingbirds will begin to arrive in the city. The Ruby-throated hummingbird, a small and delicate bird, will begin its arrival in late March or early April. The female hummingbird will join the males by the second week in April. By mid-August, the overall number of migratory symbiotic hummingbirds … More When Will Hummingbirds Arrive in San Antonio, Texas?
If you have a cat, you probably wonder why they like to sleep with their owners. The reason may be as simple as comfort. After all, cats are social creatures and have no trouble sleeping on people, even if it is only for a few hours. During these times, cats often feel vulnerable, and you … More Pets – Why Cats Sleep With You
Olive oil is beneficial for dogs because it contains antioxidants, which are important for a dog’s health. These antioxidants can help your dog fight off seasonal diseases. If you’ve noticed your dog avoiding food, consider adding a bit of olive oil to their bowl. It will make their food taste better and make them more … More Pets – Is Olive Oil Good For Dogs?
The Cigar Plant is a great plant to attract hummingbirds. The tubular flowers of the Cigar Plant bloom from May to August. The blooming period of this plant is ideal for attracting hummingbirds in Texas. The coral honeysuckle is a good plant to have in your yard in late spring and summer. Both of these … More What Plants Do Hummingbirds Like in Texas?
If you’d like to attract butterflies to your garden, one way is to build a butterfly feeder. You can make one from stacked terra cotta pieces or plates. The top plate holds water and the bottom plate contains fruit pieces, nectar, and flowers. Then, all you need to do is hang the feeder in a … More Wildlife – How to Make a Butterfly Feeder
To make your own butterfly feeder, simply take any small glass jar and make a hole in the lid, allowing you to hang it from a tree branch. Fill the jar with a sugar-water solution and fill the sponge halfway with nectar. Once the sponge is full, place it in a hanging dish and hang … More Wildlife – How to Make Your Own Butterfly Feeder Food
If you’re a butterfly lover, you know that the foundation of any successful butterfly garden is Milkweed. Milkweed serves as the host plant for caterpillars and is a highly beneficial plant for pollinators. Plus, milkweed is a great source of food for butterflies. Learn more about the different types of milkweed here. Listed below are … More How to Attract More Butterflies To Your Garden
One of the easiest ways to care for your birdbath is ensuring that it doesn’t get dirty. While cleaning is something you need to take into consideration seriously, there also exist other essential steps that you need to take as a birder in order to make your birdbath most attractive. In this article, I am … More Wildlife – How to Care for a Birdbath Like a Pro
How to keep indoor cats happy is a question asked by almost every cat owner today. Most cat owners consider their cat as a member of the family and nothing else. They treat it just as you would any other member of the family. This includes making sure that your cat has enough exercise, eats … More Pets – How To Keep Indoor Cats Happy
Cold weather can cause havoc on your cat’s health. It is essential that they have some way of protecting themselves from the elements and staying healthy. Luckily, there are some simple tips you can follow that will make caring for your pet much easier during the winter months. These tips on how to protect cats … More Pets – How to Protect Cats From Cold Weather
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Unlike many people who are so busy during the summer months, the wintertime can be quite cold and a lot of the wild birds that live in your backyards don’t have any protection from the elements. They may be protected by a roof or a fence, but they still need basic help to stay warm … More Helping The Birds Survive Winter
Winter is fast approaching, and if you are looking for some tips on attracting birds to your yard in winter, this article will be very beneficial. The winter season is a really good time of the year because you get many more wildflowers. If you have not noticed yet, wildflowers bloom during the winter because … More How To Attract Birds To Your Yard
Why Feed Birds in the Winter? For many bird watchers, winter is a bad time to feed birds. There are several reasons for this. In the winter, it’s not convenient. Bird feeders are crowded places that are hard to access even during the best times of the year. It is not necessary to keep them … More Why Feed Birds In The Winter
Fall Bird Feeding Tips. Though the annual hummingbird feeding frenzy is over, you’re likely beginning to notice a significant increase in activity at your bird feeder sites. All summer long, your backyard birds have been evaluating and estimating their food options and evaluating their preferred places for the winter and fall months. They’re also scouting … More Wildlife – Fall Bird Feeding Tips
When it comes to pollinator gardens, there are many different approaches that can be taken. One popular method is to make use of native plants. By using native plants, you will be creating a habitat that will be conducive for the growth of both bees and other insects. It will be an attractive addition to … More Gardening – How to Create the Perfect Pollinator Garden
A pollinator garden is designed and planted, with certain nectar-producing and pollinating plants, in such a manner that attracts specific pollinating birds called pollinators. Birds and other insect species can become attracted to a garden when there are a variety of different plant species represented. The most popular garden designs incorporate a combination of flowers, … More Gardening – Benefits Of Planting A Pollinator Garden
A pollinator garden is designed and planted, with certain flowering and polluting plants, that attract certain pollinating insects called pollinators. These can be beneficial or harmful insects and sometimes even both. A good example would be bees. However, there are many other insects out there that would benefit from being added to your pollinator garden. … More Gardening – How To Make A Pollinator Garden
Looking for the perfect how to attract butterflies? Look no further. Butterflies are among nature’s best pollinators, and you can help to keep them that way by helping to provide them with their food sources in your backyard. To attract the largest number of butterflies, you must ensure they have access to a wide variety … More Wildlife – How To Attract Butterflies To Your Yard
