by Pat Nastase | Apr 27, 2020 | Archives
A sunny suburban garden is a perfect place to attract and enjoy butterflies. And even those with just a casual interest in nature enjoy these colorful creatures fluttering about and landing to nectar on beautiful flowers. Large, stunning butterflies like the Monarch,... by Pat Nastase | Apr 27, 2020 | Archives
A small property in the city would seem to be an unlikely place to successfully attract wildlife. Lynn Jackson loves birds and butterflies, but her entire property in the East Mount Airy section of Philadelphia is a mere 25 by 125 feet—and that includes the house and... by Pat Nastase | Apr 27, 2020 | Archives
When you drive up to Barb Elliot’s half-acre property, your first impression is of a typical suburban landscape. You see a neat lawn, attractive foundation plantings, and a single Flowering Dogwood tree. To neighbors or visitors, there is nothing surprising here.... by Pat Nastase | Apr 27, 2020 | Archives
Sharon Burke and Vince Smith, both nature enthusiasts, had already made a good beginning on making their yard a haven for wildlife when they requested a Backyards for Nature site visit. Their yard had bird feeders, two birdbaths, three nest boxes, some tall trees, and... by Pat Nastase | Apr 27, 2020 | Archives
Demanding job? Young children? Ailing parents? Perhaps you’ve become interested in attracting birds and other wildlife to your backyard, but haven’t had the time to carry out any projects. Here are some ideas that will take very little effort. Do one or two of these... by Pat Nastase | Apr 27, 2020 | Archives
Wildlife needs water as much as we humans do. Providing water in your backyard habitat not only helps wildlife but also is one of the surest ways to attract wild creatures to your yard. In many of our suburban and urban areas, there are few natural sources of water....
