Bring birds close to home by gardening for feathered friends

People plant gardens for food, flowers, and function, but planting for the birds can be beautiful and beneficial to the environment. What if instead of storebought bird seed in a feeder, gardens could include a buffet of different foods for birds while also being a beautiful addition to any landscaping?

How to Attract Birds to Yards

Gardeners sometimes have to make tough choices. Should we try growing hot peppers this year? Do we go with a climbing hybrid tea rose or along the fence? Is that spot too shady for coneflowers?

Sometimes the answers are obvious. Should we plant things for the birds...