If you see a Cooper’s or Sharp-shinned Hawk in your yard, consider taking down the bird feeder for a few days. Cardinals at a ...

Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus: natural pest control.

Finding a snake in the garden can be a terrifying experience for many, and avoiding these slithery guests requires some ...

Just because your lawn isn’t in full bloom doesn’t mean it can’t be a welcoming space for a variety of wildlife. In the off-season, small adjustments can help sustain birds, beneficial insects, and ...

Who wants to see an owl? Who wants to hear an owl? Who wants to build homes owls? Who? Who? Who? If it's you, you, you, here ...

While many pollinator gardens are focused on smaller flowering plants, fruit trees are also great for attracting birds, bees, ...

Making your yard appealing to birds, butterflies, toads and other animals is only a matter of ensuring that the things they need to survive are present. Just like us, wildlife also needs food, water ...

If you think not having a lawn means you can't bring in bees, butterflies, and birds to your yard, you are happily mistaken. As pollinator gardening rises in popularity, more and more people want to ...

I often receive requests from readers asking me to write about planting for wildlife. My gardening expertise is limited, and colleagues like Sally Cunningham are far more knowledgeable resources. For ...

A bear cruising past your yard once is kind of thrilling. A bear repeatedly visiting to tear apart garbage cans or worse is ...

Interested in attracting birds, bees, and other wildlife to your backyard? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to join its free live Wild Webcast on Attracting Backyard ...

Lots of people are interested in attracting wildlife to their landscapes. Whether you are an avid bird watcher or simply delight in seeing squirrels frolic in the trees, there are things you can do to ...