Some tips for keeping your feathered friends happy and protected in your backyard this winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While many birds flock to warmer locations …
Best Plants for Attracting Birds to Your Yard
Some of the best plants for attracting birds to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many types of birds are attracted to plants that produce plenty …
Essentials You Will Need to Attract Pollinators
The essentials you’ll need attract pollinators to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rather than dyed sugar water in feeders, give hummingbirds the real stuff: nectar. …
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
What is a pollinator garden, and why you should start your own. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pollinator gardens are great way to attract all sorts of insects …
Important Things to Know About Caring for Bee Balm
Some things you should know about when caring for Bee Balm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the most important things to know about bee balms is …
Plant that’s a Sure Bet for Bringing Pollinators to the Garden
The sure bet for bringing pollinators to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you call it bee balm, monarda, bergamot, or Oswego tea, this plant is …
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
How to attract bats to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. After dark, Bats are nocturnal creatures that provide natural pollination and pest control for your yard. …
Plant Things That Keep Bees Coming Back for More
How to plant things that will keep bees coming back for more. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bees are one of our most valuable pollinators, responsible for pollinating …
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
A type of honeybee parasite has been found to take iron supplies away from bees, resulting in serious health complications. The Nosema ceranae parasite is one of the most significant …
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
What you need to know about planting wildflowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The standard definition for “wildflower” is a type of flowering plant …
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
A new research network will be taking a multifaceted look at ways to improve bee health. The project is being made possible through a $900,000 grant from the University of …
BeeWhere Program Receiving Important Industry Support
The BeeWhere program is being supported by a variety of regulatory bodies in California. Debuted at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors annual conference back in 2018, the program …
Ornamental Grasses to Grow that are the Best for Birds
Some of the best ornamental grasses for birds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Songbirds need to eat. Add ornamental grasses to your garden for multiseason color, texture, …
Ways to Attract Insects and Songbirds to Your Garden
Some ways to attract songbirds to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Part of the beauty of any landscape is the fascinating wildlife that lives in …