Indiangrass ( Sorghastrum nutans) is a prairie grass native to southeastern North America. "It provides cover year-round for birds who consume its seeds in winter," says Pantin. She notes that this ...

Plant these native trees to attract more birds to your backyard. Discover the best trees to grow to provide habitat and food for wildlife.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This type of bird-of-paradise has wide, paddle-shaped leaves and produces bright yellow blooms with blue ...

Difference Between Nyjer Seed and Thistle Seed Tube or sock feeders full of thistle seed are a common way to welcome ...

Wintertime can feel pretty dreary, but if you want to embrace some flora that will bloom in winter and attract birds and ...

Have you ever seen a bird drink from a cup? I have, but the cup was made out of leaves, and it was attached to one of my favorite native plants: the cup plant. This plant really has it all — it is an ...

Question. I have an older orange bird of paradise plant in a container that gets some sun and shade that has not bloomed in recent years. What can I do to help it bloom? Answer. Maybe your plant would ...

After the long heat, the season for planting approaches. The local chapter of the California Native Plant Society will hold its fall sale of native plants at the Shasta College Horticulture area 8 a.m ...

We feed birds all summer long, and the grass and flowers near the feeder tend to look bad. The grass dies due to the broken seeds that fall and an ugly green leafy weed grows instead. Is there any ...