Seasonal Wildlife Gardening: Garden Maintenance to Benefit Wildlife Year-Round
Learn how seasonal garden maintenance supports wildlife with native plants, habitat tips, and year-round strategies for a thriving backyard.
Author: Mallory Maher
Palmetto Tortoise Beetles: Masters of Camouflage
Another look at the palmetto tortoise bettle larvae on a palm.
Palmetto Tortoise Beetle larvae – Hemisphaerota cyanea by Judy Gallagher Flickr CC BY 2.0 January 14, 2020
Yellow-Rumped Warblers in Winter: How to Identify “Butterbutts”
Meet the yellow-rumped warbler (“butterbutt”)—how to identify it, why it stays in winter, and where you’re most likely to see it.
When Leaves Don’t Let Go: Marcescence
Why some American beech trees and other young deciduous species hold onto leaves all winter—a phenomenon called marcescence.
Rain Gardens as Wildlife Habitat
An increase in development and urban sprawl has created a need to develop more wildlife-friendly landscapes. All wildlife need food, shelter (cover), water, and space to survive. A rain garden can...
Great Backyard Bird Count
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity? Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this February 14-17! Watch birds, record your observations, and help scientists track bird populations. With tools like the eBird app, Merlin Bird ID, and field guides, birding has never been easier—or more rewarding. Happy birding!
Recycle Your Oyster Shells
Oyster Roast season is here, and this is your reminder to recycle your oyster shells! Our friends at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) have organized a statewide oyster...
Carolina Anoles
Do you have childhood memories of catching lizards in the backyard? Maybe you or your kids kept a few as temporary pets. Carolina anoles, also known as green anoles, are a common sight in a garden...
Am I Venomous or Poisonous?
“Is this snake poisonous?” I get asked this question a lot, and my answer is no. The snake isn’t poisonous, but it could be venomous. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a TV commercial or movie...
Too Hot to Handle – My Review of Spicy Bird Seed
If you have bird feeders in your yard, you have probably waged war against squirrels. I know whenever I put up bird feeders in my backyard, the squirrels that frequented my yard certainly put on...
Question of the Week – February 28, 2024
This is Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). This native, evergreen vine is just starting to bloom. In a few more weeks, as it reaches full bloom, it can be seen growing on trees and fences...
Reducing Bird Strikes at Your Home
Learn how to make your home safer for birds while maintaining clear views.
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