Nature-Lovers' Gardening

Here's a quick rundown of the most common backyard birds and their favorite things to eat.

Feed the birds the natural way by planting fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and groundcovers.

Set out bird feeders and watch what comes: cardinals, bluejays, finches. Get our feeding tips.

Get a free planting plan to create a bird-friendly garden in your yard.

Build a nesting box for bluebirds. Get the building instructions here.

If you love butterflies, then plant what they like to eat. Create a lush island bed that will entice butterflies.

Feeding birds and butterflies naturally is easy. Just plant a garden that provides food and cover.

Discover what plants and accessories your yard needs in order to attract birds and butterflies.

Are you looking for a way to attract birds and butterflies to your yard? Check out 24 free garden plans!

Is that a Monarch or a Swallowtail? Learn to identify common butterflies with our field guide.

What do hummingbirds love? Nectar! Grow these sweet flowers to attract hummingbirds to your garden.

Feed the birds the natural way by planting a garden that meets their needs.

Transform your backyard into a wildlife haven with trees and shrubs that welcome birds.

Welcome birds (and other wildlife) to your garden with tips from the National Audubon Society.

A Midwest gardener shares her tips for turning your yard into a butterfly haven.

Birds such as woodpeckers love to feed on suet (beef fat). See how to serve this superfood.

Butterflies love to dine on specific plants. Here are the top picks for a butterfly buffet.

Trim an outdoor tree with treats that will feed the birds all winter.

Our readers share their photos of birds and butterflies: see 20 cool photos of nature’s beauties.

Darting, colorful hummingbirds are so fun to watch. See our tips for attracting them to your garden.

Do you love songbirds? Here are 10 ways to attract them to your yard and garden.

Dragonflies, praying mantis, frogs: These garden guardians can actually keep the bad bugs at bay.

Food, water, and shelter: all wildlife needs to set up home in your backyard. See our tips.

It's easy to raise bees in your backyard. See our guide to assembling a beehive.

Check out these quick, easy ways to welcome birds to your landscape.

Birds need a place to bathe and drink. See our selection of birdbath ideas. Plus, details on making your own!