Predators rarely stumble on backyard chickens by accident. They follow scent, shadows, and easy access, and a poorly placed coop can advertise your flock like a neon sign. By avoiding a few common ...

It is important to research animal needs before you purchase them. This includes whether they are legal to own where you live.

Exclude skunks from spaces such as under sheds, decks, or crawl spaces with hardware cloth. Bury it several inches below ground, says Mengak. For pesky skunks living under your house or insistent ...

When planting a new tree, you need to consider its mature size. Here are some of the best small trees for a small backyard or front yard.

The battle for the backyard starts the moment a squirrel locks eyes with a tomato plant. That tiny acrobat does not see ...

Domesticated cats can make great low-maintenance house pets, but if you live somewhere with a stray cat problem, then you ...

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far. It doesn’t ...

While a bird feeder will attract a few flying fauna, this one-step garden hack will have your yard swarming with birds, no matter the season.