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Venus Flytrap Care: Ask the Experts (opens the original)
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Learn how to grow and care for a Venus flytrap. Get expert tips on feeding and watering these popular carnivorous plants. “I received a Venus flytrap for Valentine’s Day. Do you have any tips on how to take care of this carnivorous plant?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Kara Bean of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Horticultural expert Melinda Myers says, “Grow your plant in a sunny draft-free location with temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees. Plant it in a 4- to-5-inch plastic pot filled with two parts sphagnum
Never Use Lysol to Disinfect a Bird Feeder—Here’s Why (opens the original)
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Should you use disinfectant sprays on bird feeders and bird houses? Find out if these products are safe for your backyard birds. You might think you need to disinfect your backyard bird feeders and nest boxes to remove pathogens and harmful bacteria. But it’s not necessary to use these sprays, such as Lysol, and they could even be harmful. Read on for expert cleaning advice to keep your backyard birds happy and healthy. “When cleaning bird feeders and nest boxes, instead of using a water and ble
Birds Not Coming to Your Feeder? Here’s What to Do (opens the original)
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Don't panic if it seems like birds are not coming to your bird feeders. See what the experts say you should do to welcome a backyard flock. “New neighbors moved in nearby and put up four feeders, but birds no longer visit my feeders. Will they ever come back?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Jill Sosnowski of Roscoe, Illinois. Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman say, “Birds sometimes seem like fickle guests, jumping ship as soon as they get a better offer. About all you can do is provide high-q
You’re Probably Saying This Common Bird’s Name Wrong (opens the original)
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You spot a white bird soaring over a sandy beach. It's a seagull, right? Not exactly. Find out why you're saying this bird's name wrong. Every person at the beach knows what a gull looks like. Gulls are one of the easiest birds to identify as a general group. The white and gray birds soar over head, diving down to the water, and resting on the sand. You can also spot these birds around suburban parking lots, city rooftops and pretty much everywhere and anywhere that they can find food. Note that
9 Bird Photography Mistakes You Should Never Make (opens the original)
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Frustrated that your bird photos don't look very good? Stop making these common bird photography mistakes and you'll see your images improve. Pay attention to what’s behind your photography setup. Vegetation several yards back is best. If positioned well behind the bird, leaves will blur into pleasing washes of color. Colorful flowers can add beauty, but be careful that they supplement your primary focus instead of distracting from it. Avoid houses, fences and vehicles if possible. Even when blu
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