Category: Nature
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Ants on Hummingbird Feeders
Keep Ants Off Hummingbird Feeders with Ant Moats Ants can cause big problems for people who feed hummingbirds. One solution is to attach an ant moat for hummingbird feeders. This is a cup that wraps around the hanger and is filled with plain water. Ants can’t cross so it keeps them from continuing down to…
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“No Mow May”
Instead of “No Mow May,” Try “Slow Mow Summer” Mowing your lawn less often can be good for the environment, depending on how you do it. Benefits Lawns, mowed short, give us space for dogs and kids to play. They also keep our neighbors from making complaints to the town government or homeowneers’ association. But…
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How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants
From a Barrier or Soil Protection to a Spicy Alternative Gardeners know that squirrels can pose a threat to nearly any potted plant. Here are all the ways to protect your plants this spring and summer. Build a Barrier Make a “cage” from bird netting, chicken wire, or using a pre-made potted plant guard that…
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Make Connecticut Safer for Migratory Birds
Why Lights Out? Twice each year, millions of birds pass through Connecticut on their way to and from their nesting grounds. Many birds use our shorelines and green spaces to rest and refuel during their trip. Some stay in the summer. Most migratory birds pass over our state at night, when temperatures are cooler and…
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Bird Strikes on Windows at Home
We know sometimes birds hit windows, and it’s much worse during migration. Here are a few simple things you can do to stop windows strikes. Unfortunately sometimes birds run into our windows. That’s why bird strike window is a common internet search. It can be much worse during spring and fall migration. It’s never fun…
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Spring Things to do in Fairfield County
Winter has passed! There are loads of fun things to do now that the air is warm and the sun is shining. Flower Power: The first colorful blooms of spring bring a sense of renewal to our souls. Check out the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens and Goodbody Garden in Stamford, the 40 acre New Canaan…
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Why You Need an Oak Tree in Your Backyard
Just one oak tree provides shelter and food for hundreds of bird and butterfy species. Plus, it offers a shady escape in your backyard. Native trees offer incredible benefits for wildlife, so it’s more important than ever to plant an oak tree. Oak Tree Wildlife Benefits The oak tree is indeed mighty when it comes…
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Where Do Woodpeckers Migrate in Winter?
Some woodpeckers stay in the same place year-round, but in other instances, woodpeckers do head south for winter. Some species are short distance travelers, while others make epic annual migration journeys. Migratory Woodpeckers on the Move Of the 22 species of woodpeckers in the United States and Canada, nearly one third of them migrate from…
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Protect Your Plants Before a Freeze
Three Things To Do to Protect Your Plants Before a Freeze Much of the U.S. is entering freeze season. I’m not talking a light morning frost, but a full-on freeze. While ideally we would all be planting natives that are well-accustomed to our local climate, it’s not always realistic. We like what we like and…