Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

One cat that hunts can turn a small habitat project into a risky place.

These small changes are guaranteed to attract wildlife to your yard. When people think about creating a wildlife garden, their minds may jump to features like nesting boxes, bird feeders, and bug ...

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Backyard DIYs have officially entered their “tiny effort, big payoff” era—and honestly, we’re here for it. From container gardens to renter-friendly patios, people are rethinking what a glow-up really ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Backyard wildlife ponds — also called ornamental ponds or water gardens — do more than add beauty to your landscape. When designed well, these small, in-ground features provide a reliable water source ...

When filled with ice-skaters or a clumsy Bambi on a Christmas card, a frozen pond is a merry sight. But spare a thought for the living things trapped below. The aerial wizardry of dragonflies and ...

Native aquatic plants improve the health of your pond’s ecosystem and promote biodiversity in your yard. This article will familiarize you with some native plants that thrive in an installed setting: ...

The four pillars of attracting wildlife to your landscape are food, water, shelter, and space to raise young. A wildlife pond can check all these boxes for a variety of species. Last fall we decided ...

Wildlife gardening with young people can have boundless benefits for us all, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust conservation officer ...