Now that you have attracted the birds into your landscape, you can reap the benefits. Having birds in your landscape helps lower insect populations, aids in pollination and increases mental health.

Mr. Magnason is an Icelandic writer and filmmaker, he wrote from Reykjavik. Ms. Hallgrimsdottir is an Icelandic photographer.

Agatha Martello of More Than Gardens replaces lawns with native landscapes that support wildlife and reconnect people with ...

If you're growing a lawn, the last thing you want is birds eating the seeds before your lawn can even germinate. Here are simple ways to keep the birds away.

Surround Bird Feeders With Plants There are few cheerier sights than that of lively, colorful birds visiting backyard feeders. That is, until your gaze moves to the brown patch below. However, by ...

What to know about woody shrubs in your landscape. Woody shrubs and small trees have many overlapping characteristics. Generally speaking, shrubs max out around 13 ft. while small ...

Lake Metroparks has been working in recent years to add new meadow plantings to a few of its parks, intending to support local wildlife while also giving visitors something new to see. At ...

Do you want to turn your backyard into a haven for colorful songbirds and graceful feathered visitors? By planting the right flowers, shrubs, and trees, you can attract a diverse array of birds while ...

The Bird's Nest is raising the bar, it's part of a broader movement of exceptional student agencies. Firms like Allen Hall ...

The Charles T. Church Nature Preserve, or Shu Swamp Preserve, can only be found by driving past a fenced patch of grass off ...

Wisconsin DNR reports a 7% increase in breeding duck populations, but an 8% decline in Canada geese since last year.

Britain’s native breeds and their grazing talents are an integral part of the drive to balance food production with ...