Birds are vital members of our ecosystems. They distribute seeds and helpful fungi, provide fertilizer for soils, help maintain forest health, and act as natural pest management professionals. Plants, other wildlife, and humans all benefit from these services. Here are 5 strategies that are all but guaranteed to attract more birds to your yard at any time of year.
We humans typically spend less time in our gardens during the winter months, so it can be easy to forget about the plants that live there. However, our trees, shrubs, and perennials are very alive and active during the winter. So, what is your garden doing in the winter months, and what can you do to support plant health? Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about plants and planting in winter.
Winter is a time of rest and dormancy in the garden, but there are still a number of gardening tasks that can be performed. In particular, selective winter pruning provides a number of advantages over pruning during the growing season. Here are some of our tips for how to prune and winter.
