Did you know that having more hummingbirds in your yard also means better insect control? These hungry little birds are known to consume spiders, mosquitoes, and a handful of other pesky bugs.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The first day of fall is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to start planning your ...

Flowers are most prominent during spring and summer, but there are several varieties that dominate in the fall. One option is a plant called boltonia (Boltonia asteroides), also sometimes referred to ...

For many gardeners, fall is a time when things are winding down in preparation for the colder temperatures. Flowers stop blooming, some birds and wildlife migrate or start looking for places to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." New England asters (Symphotrichum novae-angliae) are native to the U.S. with small daisy-like flowers in ...

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Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR’s Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Back in July, I was one of the lucky ...