Backyard Birds

Rain Barrel Sale for the Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District

From now until the end of May, Backyard Birds is offering rain barrels from Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District.  They’re available in two different sizes, are made locally of 20% recycled materials, come with the fittings and installation instructions, are offered at a discounted rate AND we’re going to make it easy by picking […]

Native Plants are Great Additions to Your Wildlife Habitat

Native Plants are Great Additions to Your Wildlife Habitat Native Plants can provide food, shelter and places to raise young, as well as beauty to your yard. Planting native plants in your yard is an excellent way to increase wildlife habitat and help your local area. But what makes native plants so special? And which plants are “native,” […]