For backyard birders, keeping feeders filled with nutritious food is key to attracting feathered friends. But when scanning the aisles of bird food at the store, all those bags of seed can seem confusing What kinds of ingredients should you look for in quality bird food? And what’s the difference between good mixes and cheap … Read more
A lot of conventional pesticides are sprayed and spread around the United States every year. They are used on everything from the food we eat to the grass we walk on and the plants in our gardens. Many of these chemicals stay in the soil and water for months or even years, killing more than … Read more
Sunflowers are a gardener’s delight, with their bold, bright blooms that attract pollinators and provide seed for birds in winter. However, birds often help themselves to sunflower seeds and blooms before we get to enjoy them! While sharing is caring, it’s understandable to want to protect some of your sunflowers. In this article, we’ll explore … Read more
As a bird lover, you want to provide your feathered friends with the highest quality food possible. But what if you discover your birdseed container has become infested with weevils? Should you toss it out or will birds still eat seed containing weevils? Understanding weevil infestations in birdseed and how to prevent them can help … Read more
There can’t be a koi pond without some water plants to make it look nicer and keep the fish healthy. For example, aquatic plants can clean the water naturally, add oxygen, keep algae away, keep the water temperature stable, and give the koi places to hide. If you are considering a koi pond, Aquatic Gardens … Read more