Today, we will be discussing a somewhat sticky subject – thistles. Thistles have been largely relegated into the noxious weed ...

Male Japanese quails produce a strange seminal foam that appears to enhance the chances of successfully fertilizing an egg.

There is something undeniably joyful about watching birds flit between shrubs in the landscape or perch on seed heads in a ...

This common biennial with sticky seedpods influenced one of the most useful modern fasteners while also serving as a food ...

Routt County Noxious Weed Supervisor Tiffany Carlson this time of year is running and gunning, almost literally, trying to keep noxious weeds from going to seed. Carlson is asking community members ...

Learn More › If you appreciate the vibrant colors and lovely birdsong winged visitors bring to your yard, the best way to attract more birds is to hang a good, durable bird feeder. Deciding on the ...

Q: Like other gardeners, I feed birds in the winter. Is it really safe to feed the commercial thistle seed? I can't get rid of my worry about starting another thistle patch. A: It is safe to feed ...

Sixx says they're so hard to control that even a bird flying by or wind blowing spouted weeds can ... "Most importantly, get them out before they set seed in your yard.” “Plants with dense root ...

These are the best smart bird feeders to shop now that are high-tech and design-forward. Find our top picks here, as well as insight from ornithologists ...

Discover the best winter plants for attracting birds. We reveal the seedheads that will create beautiful winter displays and help garden birds, plus the seed-eating birds to look out for.