Artificial grass has come a long way since your granddad’s Astroturf. Today’s synthetics, made of nylon or polymer, have ...

Soak cotton balls in an essential oil. Peppermint and lemon scents can repel birds, but you'll have to replace the cotton ...

Chiggers can hide out in the vegetation that surrounds backyard bird feeders. The tiny mites will wait for a host, like a ...

Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...

By Howard Whiteman Murray State University It was an odd place for a hummingbird nest, but there it was. I typically think ...

Male Japanese quails produce a strange seminal foam that appears to enhance the chances of successfully fertilizing an egg.

The majority of insects are considered beneficial or harmless. Of course, those are the ones we want to have hanging around.

The dikkop bird guards Nile crocodile nests, and in exchange, the crocodile protects the bird’s eggs. Discover this wild ...

Discover the heartwarming tale of students and staff uniting to protect a killdeer's nest on campus. See how they're ensuring the mother bird's safety!

When mowing your lawn, there are plenty of obstacles you expect, from rocks to "gifts" from your dog. But double-check to ...

Sarasota County School District has broken ground on the new Garden Elementary School in Venice. The reconstruction will take ...