Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Female ruby throated hummingbird flying against a blue sky - Fiona M. Donnelly/Shutterstock It takes a lot of energy for plants to ...

Plus, local yards reveal snowdrops blooming and wildlife activity increasing as temperatures rise temporarily after weeks of ...

If you’re relaxing in your garden and detect a humming sound, chances are you’re being visited by one of the smallest birds, the hummingbird. These tiny creatures flap their wings so rapidly that they ...

Gardens aren’t just for plants and people. Gardeners today have become far more accepting of toads, frogs, lizards, bees, spiders, squirrels, beneficial insects and other wildlife, appreciating the ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Early May is when hummingbirds return to Minnesota for the warm season, and when they arrive, the fast-moving birds are HUNGRY. You can always hang a liquid feeder to help out, ...

If you love watching hummingbirds flit, hover and zoom, then you'll really enjoy the show when they swoop in for the nectar on colorful flowers. Hanging baskets suspended at varying heights are a ...

Many people think attracting hummingbirds is as easy as hanging a feeder. But that’s not always successful because many hummingbirds are not accustomed to using feeders, says LSU AgCenter ...