As gardens go, it has been the trend to encourage a range of creatures to inhabit them. We plant flowers to encourage butterflies and bees, provide nesting materials for birds, and brush piles for ...

Frogs are fascinating animals and, just like bats, are beneficial neighbors. Before we talk about attracting frogs to your yard, I want to dispel a myth about the difference between frogs and toads ...

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Frogs and toads are some of the most charismatic wildlife in the garden. Their calls mark the arrival of spring, their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem, and their antics bring joy. However, many ...

Even in the fall, there are a few Quak concerts. Photo: Getty Images The croaking of frogs and toads is as much a part of spring as birdsong and gardening. When these animals go courting in ponds and ...

When you get to be a certain age (cough, cough), you start becoming interested in things like gardening and what sort of critters you can attract to your yard by planting bushes and flowers. One ...