Would you like to maximise your cantaloupe harvest? This list of good companion plants for cantaloupe will help you give your plants the best chance of thriving and fruiting.
17.11.2023 - 18:43 / gardengatemagazine.com / Marisa Reyes
Avoid These 4 Bird-Feeding Mistakes Encourage birds to visit your yard by avoiding these 4 common bird-feeding mistakes. Don’t make these four common bird feeding mistakes!
When you hang a feeder, it’s like having friends over for dinner. You want to offer the best food and a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere (and clean dishes!). Of course birds love the berries, seeds and insects that already live in your garden, but you may want to add a few feeders to supplement when natural food sources are scarce. Before you hang a pretty feeder in any old spot, to keep the birds in your yard well fed and safe, make sure you’re avoiding these common mistakes.
Must-have birding resourcesThe Cornell Lab of Ornithology has developed some great resources for bird lovers:
Different birds prefer different seed, and using the wrong kind can discourage certain species from stopping by. Here are some common types of bird food and which birds are most likely to eat them:
Type of Food Birds it Attracts Tips/Comments Black-oil sunflower/hulled sunflower seeds Cardinals, chickadees, finches, sparrows. Woodpeckers will eat these on occasion. Birds prefer hulled sunflower seeds over those with shells, but be sure to keep them dry because they spoil faster. Cracked corn Doves, quails, sparrows Alternatively, whole corn will attract ducks and wild turkeys. Oranges Bluebirds, catbirds, grosbeaks, mockingbirds, orioles, robins, tanagers, thrashers, towhees, waxwings, woodpeckers Apples, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, purple grapes andWould you like to maximise your cantaloupe harvest? This list of good companion plants for cantaloupe will help you give your plants the best chance of thriving and fruiting.
Juniper ground cover is a great way to fill in garden gaps around borders, patios, pathways and rockeries. Different juniper varieties offer a wide range of dense, mat-forming foliage in heights to suit any need. These plants come in steely blues, minty greens, cheerful golds and variegated options. In winter, juniper foliage takes on purple, burgundy and copper tones to add interest to quiet corners.
Choosing the Christmas tree is a highlight of the festive season, with the whole family often taking part.
Poinsettias are such a cheery symbol of the holiday season. However, all too often these festive houseplants don’t outlast Christmas and are thrown away once the colorful bracts have faded.
Along with every new year come new home design predictions, and Houzz’s predictions are everything we thought we’d see, plus a few fun new forecasts that will be a delight to see come to fruition.
Being a nature lover, it’s your responsibility to create a bird-friendly backyard, and we will help you in this by suggesting creative DIY Hummingbird Birdbath Ideas. Read on to explore!
If you’ve been searching for a professional-looking DIY to take care of your holiday gifts this season, DIY cocktail candles might be the perfect option.
Winter’s chill often leaves garden enthusiasts longing for spring’s vibrant colors and fresh scents. Force these bulbs, stem cuttings, bulbs, and branches indoors for a fresh flair of colors!
In avian intelligence, there’s a widespread misconception about the Dumbest Birds in the World that may lack cognitive skills compared to others. Time to find out the truth!
Growing a Christmas Cactus can bring a burst of color and life to your home during the holiday season – but do you know some habits can make the plant suffer in the long run? Here’s a list of the most Common Christmas Cactus Growing Mistakes to Avoid to maintain a flowerful plant that becomes the envy of your holiday guests!
In the world of dreams, the subconscious mind speaks in the language of signs and symbols, and everything you see has a meaning–hummingbirds in a dream, too. It is mostly positive, more specifically about joy, resilience and the pursuit of our deepest desires.
Feeding the birds is such a rewarding activity, and a great way to support local wildlife. However, too many gardeners are making potentially harmful mistakes when trying to appeal to feathered friends.