2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (302+ words) Here's where to place your feeder to help support your neighborhood hummers. But you also can support these little gems with feeders. "All bird feeders should be treated as supplements to native plants," says Crumley. But because hummingbirds need thousands…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (405+ words) Your dog may be trying to tell you something. Owning a dog comes with all kinds of surprising benefits'studies show that dog walking correlates to increased happiness (both the dog's and the owner's) and that dogs rush to help their…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (676+ words) Thinking about backyard chickens? Here's what two years with our flock taught us about coops, predators, costs, heartbreak, and daily fresh eggs. So You Want Chickens? What 2 Years With A Backyard Flock Taught Us The highs and lows of raising…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (1037+ words) If you're seeing more than a few wasps near your house, here's how to get rid of them and keep them away. Whether you're mowing the lawn or hosting a cookout, the last thing you want to worry about is…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (683+ words) What they're doing is making your home their home. "Subterranean termites are the most serious wood destroying pest in the Southeast," says Faith Oi, PhD, entomologist and extension professor at the University of Florida. "But carpenter ant problems that are…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (469+ words) Here's what garden snakes do to escape winter's chill. Garden snakes have important roles in your landscape, eating insects and invertebrates such as slugs and providing food for birds of prey such as hawks and owls. You may see them…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (276+ words) Keep these critters from invading your house. If you suspect critters in your home, it's time to inspect the places where they hide. Look in drawers, cabinets, pantries, attics, and closets, along baseboards, around pipes, near food, and behind appliances…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (532+ words) You won't see butterflies flitting around your winter garden. Once warm weather is over, where do butterflies go for winter? The answer may surprise you. Where Do Butterflies Go In The Winter? The Answer Might Surprise You While some travel…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (428+ words) Owls are magnificent creatures that we rarely get to see up close. We hear occasional hooting at night, but during the day owls roost quietly in treetops or tree cavities. Owls won't visit a bird feeder and often avoid outdoor…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (323+ words) Even neat piles of clutter may offer shelter for mice. Even if your house and yard are kept clean, you may be attracting mice without even realizing it. Stacks of old papers and books stashed in the garage, old clothing…...