Some gardeners will try almost anything to deter birds from their yards. Instead, consider the benefits and try sharing this ...

When planning a pollinator-friendly garden, gardeners often think of flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other insects. Protecting our insect pollinators is certainly vital for our very ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Starling bird in a cherry tree - MK-DEV/Shutterstock Living in an apartment, rental, or simply having a small backyard can make it ...

August has arrived and our mailbox is once again filled with nursery catalogs, all promoting the same kinds of plants. If you want new daffodils, tulips, hyacinths or smaller bulbs like bluebells to ...

Alaskans have a love-hate relationship with mayday trees. The mayday tree (Prunus padus), aka European bird cherry, and its cousin the chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) have historically been popular ...

Q: What sort of netting can I use on a cherry tree that will prevent birds from eating the cherries, and also doesn't snag birds? Also, will ground squirrels chew up the netting? A: Your concerns ...

Editor's note: Thomas Christopher is retiring his Be-A-Better-Gardener column in favor of focusing on his podcast, "Growing Greener," which is available at ...

“Presidents’ Day” is upon us again, and that always makes me think of George Washington. For a botanist, the old legend about young George’s chopping down a cherry tree is rather memorable. So, in ...

Living in an apartment, rental, or simply having a small backyard can make it seem like a garden flourishing with wildlife is out of reach. When most people think about gardening, they may envision a ...