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.

This beautiful shrub produces bright red berries but it comes at a cost. A non-native shrub, its berries are known to be ...

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 ...

Are birds most active at feeders in winter or summer? These simple tips will help you attract birds in all seasons.

Want to see hummingbirds but don't have a yard? Bring hummingbirds to your balcony or patio with flashy flowers and a trio of tricks.

We all want our homes to look nice. What we all can’t have, though, is a new sofa every season, a renovation every time ...

Genetic sharing among evolutionary neighbors all happens through hybrids: the offspring produced when individuals from two ...

Check out the bird species you might see at your backyard feeder this winter in different parts of North Carolina.

These tiny, round birds are instantly recognizable with their black caps and bibs, white cheeks, gray backs, and warm buff ...

Rats can become a bigger nuisance during the winter months as they seek warmth and food in our homes and buildings; however, there's a simple solution to help keep them at bay. According to gardening ...

American holly is an iconic plant associated with winter holiday festivities. Following are questions I have received about ...