Top 10 Backyard Ecology Blog Articles: October 2022 - October 2023
I always like to do roundups of the top 10 blog articles and top 10 podcast episodes at the end of every year because I know how easy it is to miss stuff. Sometimes we have the best intentions to go b...
14 Dec 202310min
Top 10 Backyard Ecology Videos
Did you know that we have a Backyard Ecology YouTube channel? If you're like many of the blog readers and podcast listeners who responded to our 2023 end-of-year survey, then answer is "probably not."...
7 Dec 20238min
Tips and Tricks for Growing Prairie Plants in Your Native Plant Garden
Did you know that for many of our most commonly grown native wildflowers and grasses, 2/3 or more of the plant is underground in the form of roots? Or that you can reduce weeding requirements in your ...
30 Nov 202354min
Resharing Your Favorites: Winter Hummingbirds
Did you know that some hummingbirds will overwinter in the eastern U.S.? These aren't our normal ruby throated hummingbirds that visit our feeders and yards all summer long. These are often western sp...
16 Nov 202359min
Fall Cleanup in the Pollinator and Wildlife Garden: A Comprehensive Guide to What You Need to Know and Do
When gardening with native plants for pollinators and wildlife, much of the traditional fall cleanup for gardens is not only unnecessary but could be detrimental. And if you don't have to do all that ...
2 Nov 202314min
Resharing Your Favorites: Gardening with Native Plants
Did you know that common milkweed isn't native to Georgia? Or that there are many native plants which can be grown in large pots on a patio or balcony? Or that some simple "cues to care" can significa...
5 Okt 20231h 3min
The Secret to Building a Thriving Backyard Ecosystem: Embracing "It Depends"
"It depends" is often the most accurate and expert answer that you can give to questions related to biology and ecology. Granted, it can be a frustrating answer because we all love simple, straightfor...
20 Sep 20239min
Building Thriving Ecosystems and Exploring Nature in Your Backyard with Backyard Ecology
Over the last 6-8 months, we've been working hard to make Backyard Ecology even better and to implement new ways to help people on an even deeper level. I am so excited because I can finally share som...
12 Sep 202310min
