Help build up their fat reserves ahead of winter by leaving out seeds, nuts and fruits such as apples, pears and berries. Dried or live mealworms are great for robins and blue tits, while chocolate is ...

This past summer, a colony of bald-faced wasps took up residence right next to my garage door. Because I know how beneficial ...

As I drive to and from winter recreation sites in the Central Gorge and nearby mountains, I can’t help but notice the native ...

Even small yards deserve the abundant wildlife that oaks can bring. This small, drought-resistant species is perfect for ...

Don’t get carried away when doing this. About half the height of the plant should have foliage. So, for a 6-foot-tall sweet ...

Scientists say the frozen remnants of an ancient forest discovered 600 feet above the modern tree line on the Beartooth Plateau may portend possible changes for the alpine ecosystem if the climate ...

Air plants bloom only once, their small pink, coral, purple or white flowers signaling their impending death. But no worries: ...

Whether you want to do minimal updating or are looking to increase the resale value of your home, there are some simple ...

Pawpaw trees provide ornamental interest in early spring, when they produce small, crimson- and rust-colored blooms. Their ...

Lesley and Tom Mack have turned their 3-acre Luray property from a bare lawn into a garden bursting with life.

Introduced myna birds and the native miner are ruling our backyards through sheer aggression and pack mentality. But there is ...

Evergreens can collect snow and ice, eventually snapping under the weight of winter precipitation. Here's how to protect ...