"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Not every bee lives in a hive and makes honey. But some of those other bees are necessary for a healthy ...

Those who spend time outdoors have somewhat of a love/hate relationship with hornets, bees, and wasps. Gardeners especially appreciate the benefits these pollinators provide. However, no one wants to ...

Do you enjoy having birds nest in your yard? Most of us do, but Instagrammer Kristin Merron wasn’t thrilled about a pair of mourning doves setting up shop under her covered patio. She tried to gently ...

Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus: natural pest control. Birds are more than just pretty visitors. They help ...

Google Nest’s high-tech products make for great smart home automation, but don’t function as a true alarm system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...

Human perches made from dead trees as part of Jean Shin's Perch (2024) installed at Appleton Farms (photo by Mel Taing, courtesy Appleton Farms, The Trustees, Ipswich, MA) One of the oldest ...