Most of us suburban dwellers love a tidy yard, me included! In today's episode, I'm gonna share some ideas and thoughts of how we could rethink some of the ways that we tidy up for fall. Lots of cuties linger in our gardens and lawns over the winter and we can help them out with a few simple changes. For more ideas on how to make your yard an amazing place to be, check me out on all the socials under @BackyardColumbus and my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

Study after study has shown the positive effects of being outside and listening to nature. In today's episode, I share some ideas on how to improve your well-being...and you don't even have to leave your own backyard! For more ideas on how to improve your yard and bring more nature into your life, please check out my blog: www.BackyardColumbus.com You can find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Please share this podcast with all your friends; thank you so much!

In today's tongue-in-cheek episode, let's see if it matters who gets into office. Will your flowers die? Will butterflies still come to your yard? One thing is certain: when we make a space for nature, we always have a place of respite from the crazy things that pass by in life. Tune in, share ideas and for more backyard ideas, I'd love it if you checked out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com and you can find me on some socials: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube under Backyard Columbus

Getting outside and really taking a good look at your flowers and noticing what you DON'T see can tell you a lot about what's going on in your yard. If you'd like to see more butterflies and other pollinators in your yard, it's important to have the right stuff. In today's episode, I'll get into exactly what that means. For more information, tips and ideas on how to make your yard more of an experience, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com You can find me on Facebook,...

Many homeowners across the country don't realize they're living amongst rats - but they are. Unfortunately, I live in an area where several construction projects have brought out the worst of it into our neighborhood...and our backyard. In today's ratty episode, I'll share with you my journey, some ways to deal with such an issue and probably, make you squirm. For more - and cheerier - tips on how to get the most nature and joy out of your backyard or outdoor living space, check out all...

In this episode, I share some things to consider when planning next year's landscaping project...and the time is now! Fall is just about the best time to plant trees and bushes and the best time to plant perennials, especially for a pollinator garden. For more ideas on how to make your backyard or outdoor living area an amazing place for you and nature, please check out and follow my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

"Raising" butterflies begins with your yard, actually, not the butterflies. In this episode, I'll share some ideas on how you can give butterflies (and moths) a better start to their short lives and how to enhance your own! For a list of native butterfly host plants for our region, click this link for a great listing from OSU Agricultural Extension:...

This is the time of year when nurseries start to sell mums - chrysanthemums -and schools sell their "Mumkins" for fundraisers. But you know who isn't happy about mums? Bees, butterflies and any other pollinator. Tune in to today's episode and I'll share why... For more backyard tips, ideas and shenanigans, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyardcolumbus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackyardColumbus/ Youtube:...

Have you been thinking about becoming a backyard chicken owner? If you have questions, I hope I can help you with some answers! In today's episode, I'm just sharing a few more ideas to consider before jumping into the world of chickens. To get more backyard chicken info, as well as other ways to maximize your backyard, please check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

It's time for the Monarch Blitz! In conjunction with the Xerces Society, Monarch Joint Venture, The Journey North and quite a few other organizations, we're setting out to learn where monarch butterflies are - and aren't! Over the years, we've turned our suburban backyard (and front) into an oasis for nature...and you can, too! Tune in to hear the scoop and follow me at www.BackyardColumbus.com where I share what I know, what I learn and hopefully we'll all make progress together!

Do you ever feel overloaded and stressed about the world around you? Wars, politics, homelessness...the list is endless. Maybe, there may be some respite right outside your door.... Follow me on social media @BackyardColumbus and on my blog for ideas about how to make where you live the happiest place on earth (at least "A" happy place!): www.BackyardColumbus.com

To attract more nature to your yard, the more natural you keep your yard - not a hot mess - but incorporating or eliminating certain things - the more nature will thrive. In today's episode, I share with you some ideas that hopefully will help you in your journey. For more ideas, follow me on all platforms at Backyard Columbus and my blog: www.BackyardColumbus.com

The most inefficient way of watering is just standing there with your hose....and who has time for that anyway? Ever thought about installing your own irrigation system? Let me make a case for why it's a great idea! Want some more ideas on backyard stuff? Check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

One of Ohio's summer pleasures is seeing our Ruby Throat hummingbird flitting about the yard. But how do you attract this little cutie? Today's episode is about sharing ideas on how to do just that! And, I *may* get distracted during this episode.....tune in to see why.... For more backyard ideas, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

Today's episode was a spur-of-the-moment event, caused by a dragonfly event (yes, there is such a thing!) in our backyard! Get the skinny on how creating little nature spaces can bring nature to your home. Want more info? Check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

Having chickens is a bunch of fun, but there are some things - actually a bunch of things - that you should consider, especially in summer. In today's episode, I share some ideas. For more tips, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

Were you thinking of adding hanging baskets everywhere? Loads of pots on the patio? A bunch of raised beds scattered about? Today I'm sharing some thoughts before you go wild.... For more tips, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

To get the full benefit - if you will - of your outdoor space, I always recommend a Peace Place. A place where you can find refuge, take a breath or escape from whatever you need to for a few minutes. These are some ideas to help you get started. For more tips, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

Want to attract more pollinators to your yard? These are my Top 10 picks (off the top of my head) that will get you off to a great start - easily! For more tips, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

It's been amazing to me that when we add something to our suburban backyard, nature finds it! Adding ponds to our outdoor area has gained us an amazing up-close-and-personal view of dragonfly life cycles. In 2 out of our 3 ponds, dragonflies have laid eggs and we've watched them mature and become new dragonflies! Check out the beautiful images on my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com Check out the pond how-to on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n75cHHX_lo

It's baby bird season! What do you do if you find one? It happened to me last week and I'll share my experience. While I'm at it, I may as well share with you how to attract birds to your garden in the first place, don't ya think? Check out my blog for my info on gardening for birds, butterflies and you! www.Backyardcolumbus.com

Have you had trouble with tomatoes in the past? In this episode, I share a few tips that have helped me as a backyard gardener have a bit more success than the average person. I hope it helps and you have a tasty garden this season! More gardening and habitat tips and ideas on my website: www.backyardcolumbus.com

What to do with the shady side of your house? There are LOADS of choices and lots of shade loving plants native to Ohio (or your area) can be found! In this episode, I share some ideas for the often forgotten side of the house. Check out my website for more ideas (and lots of other ideas, too!): www.backyardcolumbus.com

Creating an edible landscape can provide beauty and food for you and wildlife in your suburban landscaping plans. Adding in edible elements isn't complicated and can provide you with years of tasty treats in your own backyard. Great resource: https://a.co/d/51jrVjL Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist by Michael Judd