February is the perfect time to support backyard birds with food, shelter, and thoughtful plant choices. This week, we’re sharing 15 plants that attract birds, plus easy ways to create a welcoming habitat. Our Plant of the Week, Yardline® Viburnum, is a perfect choice—offering year-round beauty and berries birds love. Plus, enjoy decorating indoors with houseplants and start planning for a successful vegetable garden!
A truly great garden isn’t just beautiful—it’s also a thriving habitat for wildlife. From insects to birds, the right plants can provide food, water, shelter, and nesting spaces to support local species. Explore 15 bird-friendly plants, shrubs, and trees, plus get 7 expert tips to help you design a bird-friendly garden.
Did you know it's National Bird Feeding Month? Click here to learn more.
"Wild birds have intrigued us for centuries with their vibrant colors, unique characteristics, and innate ability to endure harsh conditions and intense migration routes. Wild birds are true survivalists, but even they can use a helping hand to get through the cold winter months when snow covers the ground, and their natural sources of food are dwindling."
A Naturalistic Garden That Welcomes the Birds and the Bees
This charming garden proves that you don’t have to choose between beauty and sustainability—you can have both! Discover how this eco-friendly garden not only features stunning design but also actively supports the local ecosystem, going beyond thoughtful plant choices to create a beautiful and beneficial landscape.
15 Ideas for Decorating With Houseplants
Indoor houseplants not only add charm to your home but also boost your well-being by reducing stress and improving air quality. Learn how to choose the right plants, find their ideal spots, and create a more vibrant and healthy living space.
6 Steps for a Successful Vegetable Garden
Do you want to grow your own fresh vegetables but aren’t sure where to begin? This step-by-step guide will walk you through the basics—from choosing the right site and soil to selecting what to grow and caring for your plants. Whether you're working with raised beds, containers, or a backyard plot, you'll be ready to grow with confidence. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.
New Plant of the Week:
Yardline® Viburnum
Looking for a beautiful, low-maintenance shrub that also supports local wildlife? Yardline® viburnum is a standout choice! With its glossy evergreen foliage, spring flowers, and abundant red berries in fall, this versatile plant provides year-round interest. The real bonus? Those berries are a valuable food source for birds, making your garden a welcoming haven for feathered friends. Plus, it’s drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and easy to grow—perfect for hedges, borders, or a striking focal point.
Galanthus Gala
February 28 & March 1, 2025
If you have a passion for snowdrops, you'll be happy to know the Galanthus Gala is back for 2025, with both in-person and virtual tickets available. Join fellow enthusiasts for engaging lectures and exclusive vendor shopping. Or, join from home and enjoy the lectures right from you favorite chair. Hosted by the one and only David Culp, with speakers Brian Ellis, Andy Byfield, and Tom Coward, along with 18 vendors (in-person). Get your tickets today and be part of this special snowdrop celebration!
Click here to see the schedule, discussion topics, and purchase tickets
Gardening To-Dos
Not sure where to start this time of year? Here are a few ideas for the season!
Cold (Zones 3-7)
- Start cool-season veggies inside
- Check for damaged branches
- Organize and inventory tools and supplies
- Check for frost-heaved perennials and add mulch
- Plan and pre-order plants for spring delivery
- Learn how to force branches to bloom indoors
Warm (Zones 8-10)
- Plant bare-root fruit trees and roses
- Direct sow cool-season veggies
- Keep on top of weeding with a pre-emergent and extra mulch
- Clear out beds and amend soil
- Protect new growth from pests with neem oil
- Learn how to force branches to bloom indoors
Last weekend’s warm, sunny weather had me ready for spring! I tackled some garden cleanup and pruning, but had to remind myself—it’s still winter. As tempting as it was to add some new plants, I know that our coldest weather usually comes in February and early March. Have you been out in your garden yet?
Happy gardening!
—Linda
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