Attracting Hummingbirds
Hummingbird feeders come in a variety of styles and are available at garden centers and specialty stores. Since they're filled with sugar, they attract not only hummingbirds but also ants and wasps. To deter ants, drill a hole in a ... [... more]
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Birdhouses And Feeders
You can hollow the log by drilling out the center with a spade bit about two-thirds the length of the log (figure B) or by cutting the log in half, hollowing it out two-thirds of the way, then gluing it back together. Occasionally add a small ... [... more]
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Wildlife Gardening
Millions of Americans maintain birdfeeders, and as long as seeds are available year round, birds are less likely to dine in the vegetable garden. By supporting healthy populations of birds, you can significantly reduce the number of bugs that ... [... more]
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Squirrel Feeder
Since this project requires only short pieces of wood, you may be able to build the feeder using scrap lumber. Select a durable wood for constructing your feeders. Since these will be placed outside and will be exposed to the elements, you'll ... [... more]
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Attracting Butterflies
Adult butterflies aren't picky about sources of nectar, but adults will lay their eggs only on specific host plants, on which caterpillars will feed. By learning more about which butterflies are native to your area, you can choose the right host ... [... more]
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Attracting Birds
If your trees are populated with squirrels, you'll need to take steps to protect the birds' food sources. Using a hanging wire basket feeder (figure H) is an easy and effective way to keep food out of the reach of greedy squirrels. These feeders ... [... more]
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Butterfly Garden
Keep in mind that although butterflies are attracted to most bright blooms, purple, pink and white tend to be their preferred colors. In general, look for plants with flowers large enough to provide an easy "landing pad" for feeding. Among ... [... more]
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The Benefits Of Bees
Nothing happens in the vegetable garden without pollination. Dr. John Skinner of the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service offers suggestions on inviting bees into your garden to get the most from your vegetable plants. To begin ... [... more]
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Inviting And Keeping Beneficial Insects
Getting beneficial bugs to call your garden home is fairly easy. Provide them with a source of water, such as a shallow container filled with stones, which gives the bugs a place to land and drink without drowning. A hedge or windbreak of some ... [... more]
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A Project For Young Woodworkers -- Building A Birdhouse
A: (from Bruce Johnson, Ask DIY Woodworking expert) An ordinary birdhouse is easy to build. This is a perfect project for a beginner since it can be built from recycled lumber, and because the construction doesn't have to be exact. A project like ... [... more]
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Planting And Care
The native plants in the completed garden not only look great but will bring a variety of nature's creatures within easy viewing distance (figure A). Although you need to make sure to stick to plants that are native to your region, there will ... [... more]
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Attracting Butterflies And Hummingbirds To The Garden
Petunia (figure G) is a natural hummingbird feeder. It grows fast, and its trumpet-shaped blossoms (figure H) enable hummingbirds to get at the nectar with their long, needlelike beaks. Another plus: as the birds feed, they get pollen on their ... [... more]
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