BRAVEST BIRDS ON THE BLOCK

Friction inevitably takes place among backyard visitors, and scientists share how to help create some calm

Spring into Action

Bird activity abounds as the season of renewal arrives

Welcome Bluebirds

Offer a safe haven for these popular nesters

Low Upkeep, Big Beauty

Roses can be finicky divas, but the Drift collection is turning a new leaf

Downsized Shrubs

Freshen up your front yard with these short, stylish bushes

Jewels of the Desert

Learn about this tiny yet dramatic Southwest native, the Costa's hummingbird

A Peony for Every Garden

Follow this guide for the best tips on when to plant, transplant and pamper these popular, lasting blooms

Moth TALES

Readers share cool snapshots of these mysterious fliers

The Lowdown on Ladybugs

Find out why they're not actually bugs and other curious facts

AWARD-WORTHY Owl's

THESE EIGHT BIRDS OF PREY DESERVE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STANDOUT CHARACTERISTICS

Time for a Trim

10 perennials you can cut back every fall (and five to leave alone)

Daylily Delights

Unique blooms to lure hummingbirds and butterflies

Nature's Nut Managers

Learn about Clark's nutcrackers and how their food-caching ways help out

In the Details

Easy ways to differentiate between male, female and immature hummingbirds

Ask the Experts

Pros offer tips to help struggling plants, protect baby birds and more

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

Easy to grow and guaranteed to add bursts of showy blossoms to any garden, gladioluses, the classic summer bloomers, are making a comeback

Midair Masters

MEET THE BIRDS NAMED FOR THEIR ABILITY TO CATCH INSECTS ON THE FLY

Sedums Galore

Splashy succulents transform outdoor spots from dull to dazzling

Go for Green

To find this vibrant, bold-patterned jay, you'll have to head way south

CONNECT WITH NATURE

Everyone feels pain as we age, but CBD can help you deal with it

Grow a Caterpillar Cafe

Support the next generation of butterflies by nurturing their favorite host plants for larvae to munch on

Keep hummingbirds happy + healthy

Whether you're aiming for a welcoming return or to attract new visitors, follow these tips to create a safe haven

Curious Caterpillars

Dig into cool facts about these creeping crawlers

The Birds Next Door

How to enjoy close-up connections with feathered neighbors

Flying Jewels

Hummingbirds are back, delighting readers from coast to coast

Zoom In

Find out what makes a hummingbird's tiny body so special

Perk Up Your Plants

Four smart ways to use coffee grounds in the garden

Nectar-Rich Shrubs

Hummingbirds simply adore these flowering bush picks

Western Gems

Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds

Humming Along

The next time you're near a patch of flowers and you think you see a hummingbird zip by, TAKE A CLOSER LOOK! It just might be a hummingbird moth, a lesser-known but important pollinator.