Birdwatching is a fun outdoor activity for those looking for some mindfulness when they’re out in nature. The great thing about observing birds is that you don’t have to go out on a long hike to see them. You can even birdwatch from the comfort of your own backyard, especially if you know what to […]
Animals
How to Make A Frog Pond in Your Backyard
During the hot summer season, you might notice yourself swatting swarms of insects away as they take over your backyard. A great solution to control the insect population is to make a frog pond in your backyard. Frogs will keep the bugs from bugging you, and will stay around if they’re well-fed, maintaining the ecosystem. […]
How to Attract Dragonflies in Your Backyard
There certainly is something special about the site of dragonflies buzzing around the yard on warm summer evenings. It can seem random when they appear, but they come out for a few simple reasons. When properly studied, these attractants can be replicated by dragonfly-lovers who would like to see more of the little buzzers around […]
5 Best Squirrel Feeders for Your Backyard
Squirrel-watching is a popular pastime. People enjoy seeing these fluffy little critters in their yards and gardens. Squirrels are so much fun to watch as they scavenge and play on the grass and in the trees. In the winter months, when food is more scarce, it might be less likely to see squirrels since they […]
How to Attract Hawks in Your Backyard
The thought of trying to attract hawks to your yard may seem bizarre to some people. Hawks are predators that prey on innocent animals. Why would anyone want them on their backyard? Hawks are more than predators. Yes, on many occasions, they’ll prey on the innocent, unsuspecting animals on your yard. However, they also maintain […]
How to Keep Dogs Out of Your Yard
If there are dogs in your neighborhood that like to come into your yard regularly, you are probably wondering how to keep those uninvited guests away. Keep on reading to find out some great ways to keep dogs out of your yard. You will no longer have to worry about them coming along and leaving […]
How to Attract Butterflies in Your Backyard
Butterflies always make everything more beautiful. One of the greatest pleasures that my backyard gives me is being able to look at these fluttering friends swarming all around. Best of all, it’s pretty simple to do. Attracting butterflies to your backyard is an easy and fun way to help the environment while enjoying their beauty. […]
How to Attract Bats to Your Backyard
Nothing can be more annoying that having pesky insects infesting your backyard spaces. It makes it less appealing to enjoy the outdoors, and insects can destroy gardens and plants. If you are looking for a natural insect and pest deterrent, you might consider attracting bats to your backyard. This article will break down all the […]
How to Attract Birds in Your Backyard
With many people spending more time at home than ever before, birdwatching has never been a more popular hobby. And with so many people taking up birdwatching, many are asking the question: how can you attract birds in your backyard? There are several different ways you can attract birds to come to your backyard, including […]
What to Feed Chickens in Your Backyard
A lot of times people when they go to get their chicks for the first time, they wonder, Well, what do you even feed them? In this article, I’ll walk you through what to feed chickens in your backyard. Now a little background, we actually have a chicken…sort of, she has kept coming to our […]