Wildlife

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A lush backyard garden filled with native plants, attracting butterflies and birds, demonstrating a healthy local ecosystem.

Naturalist gardens bloom as biodiversity efforts gain traction

Native oak trees alone cradle over 500 species of caterpillars, a vibrant nursery compared to the mere 5 species hosted by popular Asian ginkgo trees, according to Audubon .

Nora Haddad·September 2, 2026

Expertly designed wire mesh barrier successfully prevents a squirrel from reaching ripe tomatoes in a beautiful home garden.

Hearth & Home

Wildlife experts share how to keep squirrels out of your garden

To truly keep squirrels out of a garden, wire mesh must be spaded four inches deep into the ground and covered with earth.

Ingrid Larson·June 4, 2026