Feeding Birds: a Quick Guide to Seed Types

Feeding Birds: a Quick Guide to Seed Types

There are certain types of seeds that can be fed by certain birds. Mostly, sunflower seeds are the most common of all the varieties of seeds that are being fed to the birds. These flowers come in two kinds: Black-oiled and black-striped seeds. The black-oiled seeds...
How to save nature, one backyard at a time.

How to save nature, one backyard at a time.

When Carolina chickadees are breeding, they only eat and feed their babies caterpillars. In order for caterpillars to thrive, there needs to be native plants. The declining number of native plants in people’s yards have been hurting the Carolina chickadee...
How to Build a Pergola Right in Your Backyard

How to Build a Pergola Right in Your Backyard

The Pergola. It might be impractical, but it adds a refined elegance and unique accent to your yard. Popular during the Italian Renaissance, a pergola is an open lattice structure that may not provide shade or shelter from the elements – but it can be used to...