lawn care

Tube Bird Feeder Seed Catcher: Stop Killing Your Grass (And Attracting Rodents)

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Tube Bird Feeder Seed Catcher

A tube feeder creates more grass-killing seed waste than any other feeder design. When birds rummage through the ports looking for their favorite bite, they flick the rest directly onto your lawn. If you are tired of looking at a dead patch of grass and chasing away nocturnal pests, you do not need to replace … Read more

Sunflower Seed Shell Mess: How to Deal With It Without Switching Seeds

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Sunflower Seed Shell Mess

A thick pile of sunflower hulls under a feeder is more than an eyesore. The mat itself can smother emerging grass, and sunflower hulls contain allelopathic compounds that can inhibit the growth of some plants. The effect varies with the amount of buildup, the plants underneath, moisture, and how long the debris sits there. Before … Read more