Care guides for domestic animals plus how to attract, identify, and coexist with wild species in your yard.
Ground nesting bees are quiet, essential pollinators that can thrive in even a small home landscape with the right care. By leaving a little bare soil, planting native flowers, and reducing disturbance, you can create yard habitat that supports these hardworking native bees.
A well-built brush pile can turn yard trimmings into valuable wildlife shelter, giving songbirds and small mammals a safe place to hide, rest, and move through your backyard habitat. With the right placement and layering, it becomes a simple, low-cost way to support local wildlife year-round.
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Skunks in the backyard are usually drawn by simple yard attractants like food, shelter, and water—not by a desire to cause trouble. With a few smart steps, you can support wildlife coexistence while reducing the chance of unwanted visits and conflict.
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Opossums may not be the cutest backyard visitors, but they can be surprisingly helpful in the garden by eating pests, cleaning up fallen fruit, and tidying organic waste. With a few simple precautions, you can enjoy their wildlife benefits without the hassle.
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Fireflies need more than a pretty lawn—they thrive in a real yard habitat with damp soil, leaf litter, native plants, and low light. The good news is you can support these glowing signs of summer wildlife without turning your yard into a wilderness.
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Backyard owl boxes can be a great way to support wildlife habitat, but they only work when the species, location, and surroundings are a good match. Learn when nest boxes help backyard owls thrive—and when they may create more problems than benefits for yard safety.
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