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The common snow blower mistake that’s making your cleanup harder this winter
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to make light work of clearing snow this season, be sure not to make this common blower mistake.

Can you take down your hummingbird feeder in winter? An expert says it depends on where your live
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t make this fatal mistake: Hummingbirds still need feeding in winter, but it depends on where you live

Want to attract robins to your yard this winter? Leave out this one natural snack
By Grace Dean last updated
A handful of raisins will make robins your feathered friends

7 foods that seem harmless but are actually killing garden birds
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn which common household foods are dangerous for garden birds and what to avoid leaving in feeders this winter.

People are doing this with tennis balls in their backyards this winter — and it makes more sense than you think
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Winter’s hero: How a tennis ball can make a huge difference to wildlife in your backyard.

Experts say gardeners should check one thing before pruning in December to avoid 'increased risk of disease'
By Millie Fender published
Making this one common pruning mistake in the winter can cause tissue damage and increase the risk of disease.

Winter is deadly for helpful insects but your yard can save them — here's how
By Millie Fender published
Learn how to help insects survive winter with simple changes recommended by ecologists, from log piles to bug hotels.

It's easy to overwinter rosemary — follow this simple 5-step routine
By Madeleine Streets published
There are two key ways to overwinter your rosemary: here's how to do them both.
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