Molly Jasinski

Want to attract bluebirds to nest in your yard? Make a bluebird box! These DIY bluebird house plans meet the birds’ nesting requirements.

Get tips for growing pollinator-friendly verbena bonariensis, known as tall verbena. Plus, learn where you shouldn’t plant this perennial.

Should you use eggshells in the garden? Readers offer their best garden hacks and tips for getting the most out of backyard activities.

Choose one of these hummingbird bushes to attract more fliers to your yard. Hummingbirds simply adore these flowering, nectar-rich shrubs.

Summer is the perfect season to photograph colorful birds. Enjoy gorgeous photos of hummingbirds, shorebirds, songbirds and more.

If you’re looking for a unique gift idea that keeps on growing, consider indoor plant gifts. Many require nothing more than a little sun, water, and love.

Russian olive trees used to be popular for landscapes—but you should NOT plant one!

Liven up cold-season gardens and homes with this gorgeous winterberry bush. Berry Heavy Gold is also a favorite of hungry winter birds.

See pictures of a blue gray gnatcatcher. Plus, find out where these small songbirds live, what they eat, and how they build nests.

Some butterflies will actually visit hummingbird feeders! Learn more about offering fruit and sugar water for butterflies.

Celebrate the joy of butterflies by checking out beautiful butterfly pictures of monarchs, fritillaries, swallowtails and more.

Attract more tiny fliers by adding hummingbird feeders to your yard. Plus, we found the hummingbird accessories and supplies birders need.

Find out what experts say about the question: Do hummingbirds mate for life? Also learn how male hummingbirds flirt to attract females.

Want to feed more birds? Find the perfect large capacity bird feeder to attract lots of feathered friends to your backyard.

There’s more to the journey of monarch butterflies than you may know. Study this monarch migration map to see the route the butterflies take.

The American robin and the European robin are separated by an ocean but share a similar name. Learn about their differences.