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Wildlife

A healthy garden invites life in—and keeps the not-so-welcome visitors in check. Learn how to encourage pollinators, songbirds, and more, while naturally managing common garden pests.

Hummingbird feeding from a cluster of small vibrant flowers, wings in motion
These Flower Colors Will Attract More Hummingbirds to Your Garden
A snail on a plant stem near leaves and flowers
Can Wool Stop Snails and Slugs From Invading Your Garden? What Experts Think
Bowl of orange peels surrounded by whole and sliced oranges
How to Use Orange Peels to Keep Aphids Out of Your Garden for Good
A snake slithering on dry brown leaves outdoors
5 'Scary' Backyard Animals That Are Actually Good for Your Garden
Allium flowers keeping mosquitoes out of the yard
13 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes, According to Gardening Experts
A mouse surrounded by green plants and pinkish flowers
How to Use Vinegar to Keep Mice Away for Good
A white grub curled up in soil
The Best Way to Keep Grubs Out of Your Garden—Without Using Harmful Pesticides
A hummingbird feeding at a red flowershaped feeder
How to Make Hummingbird Nectar the Right Way (and Keep Your Backyard Birds Safe)
A group of baby rabbits huddled together in a nest surrounded by dried leaves and grass
What to Do If You Find a Rabbit Nest in Your Yard, According to a Wildlife Expert
hummingbird flying in pink flowers
8 May-Blooming Plants That Will Bring Hummingbirds Straight to Your Yard
Two pigeons perched on a tree branch one facing forward and the other turned to the side
4 Humane Ways to Get Rid of Pigeons, According to an Ornithologist
A squirrel sitting on the ground near a tree trunk holding an item in its paws in a forested setting
What to Do If You Find a Squirrel Nest in Your Yard (and What to Never Do)
A deer in a meadow with wildflowers standing and looking to the side
Will a Bar of Soap Keep Deer Out of Your Garden? Experts Weigh In
Tomato hornworm
How to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms Once and for All—Before They Wreck Your Garden
gnats
How to Get Rid of Gnats Outside, According to Pest Control Experts
Two beetles on a leaf with visibly chewed holes, indicating grazing activity
6 Ways to Keep Japanese Beetles Out of Your Lawn and Garden (Without Using Pesticides)
A group of adult squash bugs and nymphs, Anasa tristis on a healthy yellow squash leaves
How to Keep Squash Bugs Out of Your Garden—and Stop Them From Ruining Your Vegetables
Close up macro Red velvet mite or Trombidiidae in natural environment on a white anemone flower.
How to Get Rid of Chiggers in Your Yard Before They Bite You and Your Pets
squirrel in flower pot
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants, According to Gardening Experts
multiple ladybugs on a leaf
Don’t Buy Ladybugs—Here’s How to Attract Them Naturally to Eliminate Garden Pests
Pink Coneflower and Lavender Plants with a lush green foliage background in bokeh
9 Plants That Naturally Repel Ticks From Your Yard—and Look Great, Too
Outdoor patio with chairs around a table under an umbrella, near a tree and illuminated string lights
Expert Tips to Get Rid of Backyard Mosquitos—and Reclaim Your Summer Evenings
Eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) in lawn grass. Lively, Ontario, Canada.
How to Keep Snakes Away From Your House, According to Pest Control Professionals
Closeup of poison oak leaves on a bush showing the distinctively shaped leaflets in a natural setting
How to Remove Poison Oak From Your Yard So It Never Comes Back
thrip plant leaves
How to Get Rid of Thrips Once and for All, According to Gardening Experts
Green house plant on white wooden background flat lay
6 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Soil Mites—Before They Ruin Your Plants
Person cleaning a large leaf of a houseplant using a blue microfiber cloth
How to Use Olive Oil in the Garden to Deter Pests, Polish Tools, and More
Plant leaf with visible holes and small insects likely due to pest damage
How to Stop Flea Beetles from Devouring Your Garden for Good
Hummingbird in flight near orange flowers, blurred green background
What to Do If You Find a Hummingbird on the Ground (and What to Absolutely Avoid)
Young deer doe fawn hiding while grazing in green garden.
How to Stop Deer From Eating Your Hostas, According to Gardening Experts
Cute easter orange bunny rabbit on green grass and green blurred background. Close up
What to Do If You Find Baby Bunnies in Your Yard, According to Wildlife Experts
A hummingbird in flight near red flowers, surrounded by green foliage
10 Container Plants That Will Attract Hummingbirds to Your Patio, Porch, or Garden
A hummingbird drinking from a red feeder
When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders So You’re Ready for the First Arrivals
A hummingbird feeding from a flower
10 Fast-Growing Flowers That Will Fill Your Garden With Hummingbirds
A beetle on a green leaf
Say Goodbye to Garden Weevils With These 7 Natural Remedies That Work
A rabbit near a garden with flowers and plants
How to Stop Rabbits From Eating Your Roses, According to a Gardening Expert
A lush garden featuring flowers, plants, and a manicured lawn with trees and an archway in the background
How to Use Nematodes for a Grub-Free Lawn and Garden, Once and For All
Mosquitos
13 Reasons Mosquitoes Are Swarming Your Yard—and How to Stop Them
hummingbird and orange trumpet flower
11 Long-Blooming Flowers That Will Bring Hummingbirds to Your Garden All Season
A wooden spoon with coarse salt on a light surface
How to Use Sea Salt in the Garden to Deter Pests and Boost Plants
yellow leaves plant
How to Get Rid of Aphids Naturally, According to Gardening Experts
spider mites on plant
Are Your Houseplants Dying? It Might Be Spider Mites—Here’s What to Do
A Red Cardinal sits perched on a bird feeder during a snow fall.
Should You Leave Bird Feeders Out All Winter? Here’s What Experts Say
A hand applying powder from a container to plants in a garden bed, small seedlings visible
How to Use Cinnamon in the Garden to Deter Pests, Boost Plant Growth, and More
Northern Cardinal on Birdfeeder
15 Things You Should Never (Ever) Put in Bird Feeders, According to Experts
Organic tomato plant, red and green tomatoes
6 Common Pests That Ruin Tomato Plants—Plus, Tips for Preventing and Treating Each
raccoon in yard
How to Keep Raccoons Away From Your Yard, According to Wildlife Experts
Deer eating a daylily
How to Keep Deer From Eating Your Daylilies, According to Gardening Experts
A ladybug on the petal of an orange flower
7 Plants That Attract Ladybugs—and Reward You With Natural Pest Control
A dog lying on grass in a garden near trees and bushes
How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Yard—and Keep Them From Coming Indoors
Caterpillars on green leafy plant feeding on the leaves
How to Keep Cabbage Worms Out of Your Garden—and Save Your Favorite Vegetables
Cluster of tomatoes growing on a plant with green leaves
10 Herbs to Grow With Tomatoes for Natural Pest Control
A group of bees flying with a blurred natural background
10 Natural Ways to Keep Bees Away From Your Home and Patio
Black capped chickadee eating from a woman's hand
Why You Should Never Give Bread to Birds
squirrel smelling flowers in garden
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Garden
Firefly in Glow
The Surprising Perks of Fireflies—and How to Bring Them to Your Backyard
A green plant sprout growing in dark soil under natural light
How to Eliminate Fire Ants in Your Yard Naturally, According to Entomologists
A hummingbird perched on a red feeder
7 Natural Ways to Keep Ants Away From Your Hummingbird Feeder
A white grub nestled in soil beneath grass roots
How to Keep Grubs Out of Your Lawn and Garden—Once and for All
Hummingbirds feeding at a red bird feeder with multiple birds in action
8 Mistakes That Keep Hummingbirds From Your Yard—and May Put the Birds at Risk
Evening primrose flower
9 Flowers That Draw Bats to Your Garden (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
hand spraying mist on potted houseplant
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Indoor Plants, According to Experts
Butterflies perched on a vibrant flower in close detail
These 10 Plants Will Turn Your Yard Into a Monarch Butterfly Haven