Backyard Habitat
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Pollinators play a massive role in our food systems, environment, and economy! Learn who they are, what they do, why they're struggling, and how we can all help them thrive.
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Orchard mason bees are small bees native to North America and are very good pollinators for flowers and fruit trees. They visit as many a 1,000 blooms per day.
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Beekeeping and gardening go naturally together. Here are some things prospective beekeepers should consider.
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Learn how to put mason bees to work, pollinating your garden.
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Learn how -- and why -- you should make a home for bats in your backyard.
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Protect our pollinators by planting pollen- and nectar-rich native flowers.
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Five ways gardeners can welcome pollinators, PLUS a list of plants that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial bees.
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A guide to choosing the best bird feeder for your feathered friends.
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There are more than two dozen North American bird species that prefer to nest in a natural cavity. These cavity-nesting birds will often adapt to nesting in a birdhouse.
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There are lots of great reasons to make your yard and garden more welcoming to birds. But here's one more: pest control!
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Invite butterflies and other pollinators to your deck or patio with these planting designs featuring richly colored blooms.
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Think beyond the bees! Butterflies, birds, moths, and bats are also important pollinators.