In 2008, I attended a presentation by a University of Delaware professor who shared the story of restoring a newly purchased property in Pennsylvania. Rather than maintaining hay fields and … Read more
Pine Needles Are Leaves, Too
Every autumn, we talk about fallen leaves: why to leave them when you can, how the leaf litter feeds the soil, who shelters in them through the winter. But some … Read more
Leave the Leaves to Attract Birds
Each October, we celebrate the immense importance of fallen leaves for wildlife through our annual Leave the Leaves month. While many homeowners are used to raking up their leaves and … Read more
5 Benefits of Using Fallen Leaves in Your Garden
One of the best things you can do for wildlife, the environment, and even your wallet is to intentionally use the fallen leaves and other organic matter in your garden. … Read more
Meet the Neighbors Helping Wildlife Thrive: 5 Trees for Wildlife Triumphs in 2026
Native trees are some of the best neighbors a community can have. Their branches provide homes for nesting birds, their flowers feed hungry pollinators, and their roots protect waterways and … Read more
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Tarantula Hawk Wasps
If you’ve planted milkweed for monarchs in the US Southwest and started noticing big, iridescent blue wasps with bright orange wings working in the flowers (or worse, rocketing straight toward … Read more
7 Moths that Make Butterflies Look Boring
Butterflies are incredible insects, but let’s be honest, moths need some love. They just aren’t as popular as butterflies, and they certainly should be! Both belong to the large order … Read more
How to Garden for Pollinators Using Evolutionary History
There’s a quiet conversation happening in our gardens and it’s older than any one of us. A flower’s shape, color, scent, and the time of day it opens are all … Read more
4 Wildlife Gardens Across the Country
The Certified Wildlife Habitat® program is over 50 years old and remains one of the largest national (and increasingly international) native plant movements. Since 1973, our goal has been to … Read more
Visit a Public Certified Wildlife Habitat® this Spring!
Botanical gardens and arboretums offer numerous benefits to the public. Outside of just offering a beautiful and calming space to enjoy nature, they provide education and can even serve as … Read more
