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What Can Birds Eat From the Kitchen?

Wondering what birds can eat? Attract birds with occasional treats that you have stocked in the kitchen. Offer peanut butter, raisins and more.

Ground Covers for Shade Gardens

Low-light ground covers add beauty in shade gardens.

Seed Starting Basics

Give your garden a jump-start this year by starting seeds indoors.

Secrets to Fall Color

Learn the basics for enjoying rich, beautiful colors in your backyard this fall.

How to Prune

Follow these basic gardening tips when trimming trees, shrubs and vines.

Compost Basics: How to Get Started with Composting

Start composting with these easy gardening tips.

Basic Soil Test

Learn more about your soil with these two quick and easy at-home soil tests.

Month-by-Month Guide to Healthy Vegetables

A monthly guide to harvesting and enjoying your favorite vegetables.

Growing Peas

Peas are packed with nutrients and are easy to grow in any backyard.

The Gardener’s Guide to Xeriscaping

Use this drought garden strategy to conserve water in any environment.

Top 10 Drought Gardening Ideas

Beat the heat with these ten drought gardening tips.

Trees that Attract Birds

Plant these native trees to attract more birds to your backyard.

Plants that Attract Birds in All Seasons

Attract birds to your backyard with these seasonal plant picks.

Budget-Friendly Plants That Attract Birds

These budget-friendly plants attract birds to your backyard.