Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter squirrels from nesting in your yard.

When we make roads, houses or farmland, we often find large old trees in the way. Our response is often to lop off offending branches or even cut the tree down. This is a bad idea. The more we learn ...

Bring more beneficial insects and birds to your yard with this stunning ornamental tree that is easy to plant and also ...

Grassy box gum woodlands once covered millions of square kilometres in southeastern Australia, but today less than 5% remains. The loss of large old trees has been a crisis for the many species of ...

Once you've decided you want to install a bird feeder in your yard, the next step is figuring out where to place it. Some bird feeders can be hung from a tree branch, a shepherd's hook, or mounted on ...

Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your mind. Identify sparrows by habitat, ...

With edible fruit, scented blossoms, and a capacity to attract birds and butterflies, this tree is a great option if you also ...

Most folks think of dead or dying trees as unsightly. Even a hefty dead branch within an otherwise sturdy tree sets some folks in a dither. At first sign of decay, they fire up chain saws and whack ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We love the thought of birds nesting in our yards. The thought that such a small creature could feel safe enough in our presence ...