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A Simple Feeder Trick That Helps Keep Pests Away From Hummingbirds

September 13, 2026 by Jay
Female hummingbird perched on a red feeder beside text about keeping pests away

A plain-water ant moat can stop crawling pests without risky chemicals. These feeder fixes also reduce leaks, bees, wasps, and spoiled nectar.

Categories Birds, Gardening Tags ant moat, bird-friendly garden, feeder pests, hummingbird feeders, Hummingbirds

5 Ways to Help Hummingbirds Survive Their Epic Fall Migration

September 12, 2026 by Jay
Male ruby-throated hummingbird approaching a red feeder during fall migration

Five simple fall changes can turn your yard into a safer refueling stop for migrating hummingbirds—from fresh nectar to flowers and window protection.

Categories Birds, Gardening Tags bird-friendly garden, fall migration, hummingbird feeders, Hummingbirds

Don’t Cut These 7 Plants Back Yet—Birds Are Counting on Them

September 12, 2026 by Jay
Bird feeding on a mature sunflower seed head

Before you clean up the fall garden, leave these seven seed-rich plants standing. They can provide backyard birds with food, cover, and places to forage through winter.

Categories Birds, Gardening, Lawn & Garden Tags bird-friendly garden, fall garden cleanup, Native Plants, seed heads, winter birds
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