7 Viburnums That Are Bird Magnets!

Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus)

Viburnums are a good option for gardeners looking to add color to the landscape or set up a bird garden. Most varieties produce showy flowers which are followed by colorful berries that are highly nutritious to birds. Viburnums thrive in average soils, require very little watering, and will need little … Read more

The 7 Best Serviceberries To Plant If You Love Birds

Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis)

Serviceberries are a good option to plant in your bird garden. They are mainly deciduous and suited to grow in many areas in North America. They have beautiful flowers, nutritious fruits, and colorful foliage and bark in the fall and winter. You can choose from over 30 species of serviceberry, … Read more

11 Berry Shrubs That Birds Will Flock To

American Holly (Ilex opaca)

Planting shrubs and trees that produce berries for birds is a great way to create a bird paradise in your garden. Berry-producing plants attract various birds to your land and transform it into a haven for local wildlife. Apart from being good sources of food, the shrubs can also be … Read more

How To Be Self-Sufficient on Just 5 Acres of Land

chicken feeding on grass

Self-sufficiency is a dream for many people now. Living off your farm and producing enough food to feed you and your family can help you save a lot of money. Self-sufficiency can mean living off-grid and producing your own power, growing all your own food, and being able to make … Read more

How To Turn Your Patio Into a Hummingbird Paradise

humming bird perched on bird feeder

Hummingbirds are fascinating and remarkable birds. They are small and therefore have a high metabolism. They need to eat regularly during the day to maintain their body functions. Hummingbirds must feed every 15 minutes to keep up with the body’s metabolism. They have a high demand for nectar, making it … Read more

Potted Plants that Will Attract Hummingbirds to Your Home

Here are 5 plants that will bring hummingbirds to your garden or patio: 1. California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) A low-growing evergreen shrub native to the southwestern US. It is adorned with gray-green leaves and trumpet-shaped red flowers blooming in late summer. They produce nectar which attracts hummingbirds. They will also … Read more

If You Have Horses, Beware of These Wildflowers!

buttercup

Horses are smart animals and will usually avoid eating plants that are poisonous to them. However, it is important to know which wildflowers are toxic to horses so as to avoid mowing them for hay or planting them in your field. You may also remove them if they are present. … Read more