18 Amazing Woodpecker Facts You Should Know
From their tree-climbing abilities to extraordinary hearing, there are plenty of interesting facts to learn about the woodpecker family.
Top 10 Shrubs and Plants With Red Berries
Shrubs and plants with red berries add a pop of scarlet-hued color to any garden and provide food for wild...
Fun Collective Nouns for Animals You Should Know
From a parliament of owls to a flamboyance of flamingos, discover a variety of fun collective nouns for animals.
11 Stonecrop Sedum Varieties to Grow
Splashy sedums transform outdoor spots from dull to dazzling. Grow these colorful stonecrop varieties to brighten up your garden.
Top 10 Tubular Flowers for Hummingbirds
Grow these plants with colorful tubular flowers for hummingbirds and watch these tiny pollinators flock to your garden.
Top 10 Types of Ornamental Grass for Your Yard
Low-maintenance and versatile, ornamental grass is a great way to add color, movement and seasonal interest to your yard.
18 Fascinating Butterfly Facts You Didn’t Know
Why are butterfly wings different colors? Where do they sleep at night? Learn all about butterflies with these interesting butterfly...
The Best Birding Hotspot in Every State
Go birding across America—just grab a pair of binoculars and hit the road. Check out our favorite birding hotspot in...
27 Beautiful Bee Pictures We Can’t Stop Buzzing About
Birds and butterflies aren't the only beautiful backyard visitors. These pretty bee pictures will give you a new appreciation for...
Top 10 Perennial Flowers for Shade
Shadows won’t stop these blooms from shining bright in your garden! Here are our top picks for perennial flowers for...
7 Go-To Garden Flowers That Butterflies Like
Want to attract butterflies? Try growing these types of flowers that our readers say their butterflies like the most.
Top 10 Pink, Yellow and Orange Flowers That Look Like a Sunset
Enjoy the gorgeous colors of a tropical sunset in your garden anytime with these beautiful pink, yellow and orange flowers.
15 Prettiest White Flowering Shrubs to Grow
If you love white flowers, good news! We found white flowering shrubs for every yard. Many of these also produce...
The Top 10 Coneflower Varieties to Grow
With dozens of new coneflower varieties on the market and at garden centers, learn how to pick the best plants...
Top 10 Purple Hummingbird Flowers to Grow
Hummingbirds see the color red very well, which is why they are drawn to red flowers. But these purple hummingbird...
Top 10 Bearded Iris Flowers for Your Garden
From bright blue to cheery yellow and even multicolored blooms, brighten up your garden with the beauty of bearded iris...
Rainbow Flyers: Brilliant Hummingbird Colors
Hummingbirds come in every color of the rainbow! These reader-submitted images perfectly show vibrant hummingbird colors.
Meet the Breathtaking Blackburnian Warbler
What bird is black, white and orange all over? Learn what a Blackburnian warbler looks like and sounds like. Plus,...
16 Fascinating Facts About Bird Sounds
Whether it's a chirp, a trill or a song, it's quite the thrill to hear the amazing sounds birds make....
25 Pictures That Will Change How You See Bugs
Never think of bugs as creepy or crawly again! These bug pictures show how amazing (and beautiful) these creatures really...
5 Secret Hummingbird Travel Sites to Visit
To see hummingbirds galore, including gorgeous species that rarely visit the United States, plan to visit these hummingbird travel sites.
Read This Before Buying a Plant at the Garden Center
If you have questions about buying a plant at the garden center, use these tips to get the most bang...
Top 10 New Garden Plants You Should Grow in 2024
Bright and bold colors, bigger blooms, pollinator appeal. Check out some of the best new garden plants to look for...
How to Get Rid of the 12 Worst Garden Insects
See photos of 12 common garden troublemakers. Get expert tips on how to eliminate these bothersome garden bugs.
Top 10 Pretty Peach Colored Flowers to Grow
Make your garden pretty in peach! Add peach colored flowers to your garden beds in honor of the 2024 Pantone...
Quiz: How Many Female Bird Photos Can You ID?
Male birds get all the attention, but female birds are just as beautiful. See how many you can identify in...
Top 10 Water-Loving Rain Garden Plants
Water-loving rain garden plants make a splash among birds, butterflies and bugs. These natives put spring showers to good use!
7 Biggest Bird Feeding Myths You Should Stop Believing
It's time to bust these common backyard bird feeding misconceptions. Don't fall for these false bird feeding myths.
5 Common Mistakes Every New Gardener Makes
Every gardening expert was a new gardener once! Learn about some of the most common mistakes—and the simple solutions for...
20 Grumpy Bird Pictures to Turn Your Frown Upside-Down
These birds woke up on the wrong side of the nest! Laugh at grumpy bird photos of owls, northern cardinals,...
How Do Birds Stay Warm in the Winter?
Birds can handle more extreme temperatures than you might imagine. Discover the unique ways that birds stay warm on the...
