Don't want to just chuck your Christmas tree in the trash? It can be used to make mulch or even feeding areas for fish or ...

An old tree stump does not have to be an eyesore when a simple project can turn it into a charming yard feature that adds ...

Cold winters don't mean a quiet yard. One resilient cherry tree offers springtime interest, seasonal beauty, and a reason for ...

If you’d like to avoid this, you have options that not only will avoid harming the environment but may also help improve your ...

Bird-feeding, if done properly, can help these birds survive. Black-capped chickadees, for example, have a much higher winter ...

About 7 a.m. every morning there is a flurry with the arrival of a flock of about 15 junco in our backyard. As the day ...

From barking sea lions to a cat requiring repeat rescues, here are the critters that inspired, annoyed or surprised us ...

A backyard treehouse where you could hide away to play pretend, read or just while away an afternoon with your best friend.

December is typically full of decisions. Here’s one more for you to contemplate: What are you going to do with your Christmas ...

Owls are nocturnal creatures that we rarely get to see up close, but there is one really good reason to attract them. This is how to attract owls to your yard.

When the ground is too frozen for birds to find food and winter seedheads are in short supply, we can help them survive. The ...

A Lower Salem area woman who enjoys decorating for the holidays decorated a White House Christmas tree over Thanksgiving.