Category Archives: bird feeding

Tips for the Garden – November 2019

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Hoffmann Hillermann

Attracting Birds to your Neighborhood There are a number of ways to attract birds to your garden, from planting native plants to providing safe stopover areas for them to eat, drink and nest. Provide water year-round – A simple birdbath … Continue reading →

Posted in bird feeding, bird habits, birds, November, November Garden Tips, wild birds, wildlife | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Garden Solutions – January 2019

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Hoffmann Hillermann

By Sandi Hillermann McDonald             HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! We truly welcome 2019! If you can tolerate the cold weather, there are several things that you can do this month in your landscape that will lighten the load for the rest … Continue reading →

Posted in bird feeding, birdbath heaters, birdbaths, birdfeeders, birds, Garden Solutions Articles, Garden Tips, Gardening Tips, Lawn and Garden, plant care, plants, Pruning trees and shrubs, tree and shrub care, trees, wild birds | Leave a comment

Garden Solutions – January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Hoffmann Hillermann

            January can be a dreary time of year for the gardener, yet it can be exciting as well.  We have had a very trying season this past year with warmer temps and drought.  Now is the time to dream … Continue reading →

Posted in attracting birds, bird feeding, birdbath heaters, birdbaths, birdfeeders, birds, Garden Solutions Articles, Garden Tips, Gardening Tips, Pruning trees and shrubs, snow, snow removal, snow shoveling, tree and shrub care, trimming shrubs, Uncategorized, water for wildlife, wild birds, winter garden tips, winter houseplant care | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Garden Solutions – January 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Hoffmann Hillermann

WINTER BIRD MYTHS The world of birding is full of myths. Some have been handed down for generations, while others have cropped up more recently.  Here are a few of the common myths.  Hopefully, I can help dismiss these myths … Continue reading →

Posted in attracting birds, bird feeding, bird habits, bird roosting, bird seed, birdbath heaters, birdbaths, birdfeeders, birds, wild birds | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Garden Solutions – November 2016

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Hoffmann Hillermann

            In November, you still want to watch for dry periods and water your outdoor plants when the soil dries out, especially for new plantings. Roots of plants grow in winter months and need moisture through winter. You can plant … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, bird feeding, birdbath heaters, birdbaths, birdfeeders, birds, fall lawn care, Fall perennial plant care, fall plant care, feeding birds, flower bulbs, garden ponds, Garden Solutions Articles, Garden Tips, Gardening Tips, Houseplant tips, houseplants, Lawn and Garden, lawn care, November Garden Tips, Uncategorized, winter houseplant care, Yard and garden tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Garden Solutions – January 2016

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Hoffmann Hillermann

Winter is upon us in full force. Only 78 days until spring arrives! A combination of sleet and snow can make many food sources impossible to reach for many of the wild birds in mid Missouri. In normal winter conditions, … Continue reading →

Posted in bird feeding, bird habits, bird seed, birdbath heaters, birdbaths, birdfeeders, birds, Garden Solutions Articles, Garden Tips, garden tool care, garden tools, Gardening Tips, ice, ice melt, Pruning trees and shrubs, snow, snow removal, snow shoveling, tree and shrub care, trees, Uncategorized, Winter garden care, winter garden tips, winter outdoor tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Garden Solutions – February 2015

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Hoffmann Hillermann

February is National Bird Feeding Month!!! February is National Bird Feeding Month… so if you have not yet enjoyed this hobby, it is not too late to start. Choose the proper feed and feeders for the types of birds you … Continue reading →

Posted in bird feeding, birdfeeders, February garden tips, February plant tips, garden tool care, Gardening Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Garden Solutions – January 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Hoffmann Hillermann

JANUARY IS FOR THE BIRDS!!! SO ENJOY THEM!!!             It is hard to say who benefits more from backyard bird feeders – the birds or the people who feed them. Some of life’s more enjoyable moments include the songs and … Continue reading →

Posted in attracting birds, bird feeding, bird habits, bird seed, birdbath heaters, birds, wild birds | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Garden Solutions – November 2014

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Hoffmann Hillermann

            It is hard to believe we are ending another summer and fall season. Below is a list of things you can do on warm fall days to prepare for winter.  The days are quickly getting shorter, so dig into … Continue reading →

Posted in bird feeding, houseplants, November Garden Tips, ornamental grasses, plant care, plants, wild birds, winter houseplant care, winterizing your gardens | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Garden Solutions – October 2014

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Hoffmann Hillermann

FALL-THE PERFECT TIME TO GARDEN: Fall brings cooler air temperatures, continued warm soil temperatures, and more consistent rainfall – the perfect time to plant and transplant just about anything (especially trees) – and it is easier on us gardeners too! … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, benefits of trees, bird feeding, birds, fall, fall bulbs, fall gardening, fall gardening tips, fall lawn care, Fall perennial plant care, fall plant care, fall planting, flower bulbs, Garden Solutions Articles, Garden Tips, gardening, hummingbirds, Lawn and Garden, lawn care, October lawn and garden tips, planting, windowsill herb gardens, Yard and garden tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment