Articles related to "Feeding Wildlife"

Feeding wildlife was once thought to be good in situations where food is scarce. But there are drawbacks, as well as better, safer alternatives, to aid wildlife locally.

Fat balls are easy to make and provide a nutritious treat for wild birds, supplying an important food source during the winter months, encouraging birds into the garden.

Half an hour from Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia, Great Falls Park is a close-in nature haven on the Potomac. 160 species make it a premier birding site as well.

Organic gardeners can plant wildflower meadows as a low maintenance lawn alternative. However, wildflowers need a modicum of care to improve blooming and prevent weeds.

Although cougar attacks are relatively rare, taking safety precautions when visiting or living in cougar country is recommended.