Birds & Blooms - Birds & Blooms

Acorn Winners

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:13:02 GMT

Eastern Towhee

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:45:22 GMT

Eastern townhees are great backyard feeder birds. Learn how to attract eastern towhees to your yard, and listen to their song.

Edible Ornamentals

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:07:22 GMT

Incorporate edible ornamentals into your garden for a great look that also tastes great.

Bulb Kit Gift Card

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:36:15 GMT

Seasonless Favorites

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:07:15 GMT

Trees and shrubs are the bones of any landscape. Here's a look at 10 structural plants that sport fascinating features-from peeling bark and twisty silhouettes to colorful flowers and bird-nourishing berries. They're sure to draw the eye from spring through fall.

Birds and Blooms Contest Winners

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:03:06 GMT

Black & Decker prize winners, Birds and Blooms

Where's Webster?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:57:48 GMT

Look for Webster, Birds & Blooms online mascot in this new find-the-object game.

Buzz and Violet Winners

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:56:26 GMT

Feeder on a Dime

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:14:26 GMT

Platform feeders are one of the most popular options for attracting backyard birds. You could easily spend $50, $75 or more to buy one, but don't waste your money! Instead, build your own for less than $10!

Mosaic Birdbath

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:51:46 GMT

Ready to get crafty? Attract birds in style with this simple do-it-yourself birdbath. It might look difficult and expensive, but it's really quite easy and cheap to make.

Views from the Southwest

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:26:15 GMT

Overcast skies greet the new day and a threat of rain hangs in the air. This is unusual weather in the Mojave Desert. It's the kind of day when most photographers wouldn't even think about photographing nature.

How to Make Gourd Art

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:52:51 GMT

Wow! Welcome to the wonderful world of gourds. That was my response when I first started looking into the process of transforming gourds into art. With dozens of available designs and entire books dedicated to gourd art, I knew I was onto something good.

Boot Scootin' Birdhouse

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:35:26 GMT

Add a little Western decor to your yard with this cowboy boot birdhouse. Here are the easy steps to creating your own birdhouse.

Win Roses from Passion Growers

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:07:17 GMT

Container Recipes

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:27:59 GMT

Contests

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:10:04 GMT

Bully Birds

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:08:21 GMT

For those of us who feed birds, there's nothing more frustrating than a flock of so-called bully birds descending on our backyard feeders.

Birds

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:04:37 GMT

Fabulous Foliage

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:18:13 GMT

You can never go wrong when you choose plants for their foliage. Blooms will come and go, but for the most part, good foliage plants look great from spring to frost (and sometimes beyond).

Field for Butterflies

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:12:07 GMT

"Plant it and they will come" is the butterfly gardener's mantra. My field of dreams began in 1981, when a job transfer moved me from downtown Detroit to rural Kansas.

Container Challenge

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:27:35 GMT

Enter our Container Challenge to win cash!

Container Challenge Rules

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:51:23 GMT

Enter the Birds & Blooms Container Challenge for a chance to win cash.

Community Hosts

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:41:23 GMT

Top 10 Drought Tolerant Plants

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:21:58 GMT

These plants not only have stunning appearances, but they are also drought tolerant. What an added bonus! They'll survive dry conditions while adding great color to your garden.

Top 10 Foolproof Plants

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:51:12 GMT

Even if your thumb is as brown as can be, you can still have a pretty landscape with these easy-to-grow plant picks.

Birds and Blooms: A Perfect Pair

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:11:46 GMT

Get tips on great flowers that birds will love.

Circles of Life

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:10:49 GMT

Bird banding has been around for more than 100 years, helping researchers gain amazing insight into the behavior and survival of the feathered friends around us. These small circles can give us valuable information about a bird, including its life span, migration pattern, social structure, reproductive success and population growth.

Birds & Blooms Terms and Conditions

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:43:26 GMT

Birds & Blooms Video Contest Terms and Conditions.

You Don't Say

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:26:14 GMT

Photos

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:21:12 GMT

Repairing Allium Blooms

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:09 GMT

Last spring, my allium blooms grew so heavy that they broke off of their stems. What can I do this year to keep it from happening again?

Calculating Fungicide for Apples

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:14:25 GMT

I have trouble calculating the amount of spray I need for my apples. Can I save what's left over for the next application?

Backyard a Mess?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:13:18 GMT

Where do you begin when your backyard's a distaster? I have two dogs, four children and patchy grass.

Bring on the Birds

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:12:12 GMT

What will grow under my evergreen tree...and be able to attract birds and butterflies?

Ordering Burning Bushes

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:10:04 GMT

I think burning bush plants are lovely. How can I order one?

Winter Trees

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:08:07 GMT

Bare trees offer a great contrast against the bright blue sky.

Pinching Chrysanthemums

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:07:57 GMT

Every year, my hardy chrysanthemums start blooming in early July, even though I pinch them back. Am I doing something wrong?

Fresh Snow

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:07:46 GMT

Fresh snow fell among these bare trees creating a serene winter scene.

Tree Tops

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:07:24 GMT

A view from below looking up to the bright blue winter sky.

Icicles

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:07:04 GMT

A view of delicate icicles hanging from a winter tree.