Invite Birds to the Garden With Native Plants
By Julie Boudreau I do most of my writing for this blog, comfortably seated with a view onto my greenContinue Reading
Category: Attracting birds
Curious Green Hump Under a Bird Feeder
Question: A curious phenomenon occurred at my house after I installed a bird feeder. A few days after installation, theContinue Reading
My Space for Life Garden
I noticed the following information about the My Space for Life Garden program at the Montréal Botanical Garden. I feltContinue Reading
National Bird-Feeding Month
Photo: elenathewise, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Did you know that February is National Bird-Feeding Month? Well, at least itContinue Reading
50 Berry Plants That Attract Birds
If you want to attract beautiful birds to your garden, feeders won’t suffice. You’ll also need to grow plants withContinue Reading
Hummingbird Feeders: Put Them Out Early!
If you’re seeking to attract hummingbirds to this summers’ garden*, don’t wait too long! The migratory North American species, suchContinue Reading
Should You Use Algicide in a Bird Bath?
Photo: www.birdspot.co.uk Question: I have a bird bath in my garden that tends to turn quite green with algae. I’ve beenContinue Reading
Are Bird Droppings Harmful to Plants?
Ill.: Clipartkey, Clipartbank & pgitem.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: I was wondering if bird droppings can harm plants. Birds love to roostContinue Reading
Grow Your Own Birdseed!
American goldfinch on a echinacea. Photo: www.americanmeadows.com If you’re used to feeding birds, you can’t have helped but notice theContinue Reading
No Mess Crabapples
‘Indian Summer’ is one of the small-fruited crabapples that provide spectacular winter color without requiring a massive cleanup. Photo: www.bowerandbranch.com.Continue Reading