Backyard Ecology™
Creating thriving backyard ecosystems
Backyard Ecology™
Creating thriving backyard ecosystems

Backyard Ecology™ YouTube Channel

Creating thriving backyard ecosystems and exploring nature in your backyard.

Nature isn’t just “out there” in some pristine, far-off location. It’s all around us, including right outside our doors. Join us as we ignite our curiosity and natural wonder, explore our yards and communities, and improve our local pollinator and wildlife habitat.

Watch. Subscribe. And “pollinate that like button™!”

It’s so worth it, if you’re not subscribed. These guys are head and shoulders above many other channels, pure fact based plant science and a strong understanding of ecology with very minimal wasted time during each video.

@Herculesbiggercousin

WOW! Passed 20,000 subs yesterday!

I’ve watched a lot, and I must say I think you are the best YouTube creator that focuses on eastern native plants. Top notch content and quality. Thanks.

@Tyler K.

10 Pollen Plants for Native Bees You Need to Know!

Absolutely love your channel and the phenomenal knowledge of natives that you are sharing and the whole vibe and stuff🤝

@Soil Creeps and Garden Geeks

Native Jewelweed – 10 Reasons to Grow this Annual!

The Backyard Ecology™ YouTube Channel is for you if…

🦋 you are in the eastern U.S. and want to learn more about native plants, especially ones that might work well in your yard or on your property.

🦋 you want to learn more about the interesting animals (butterflies, bees, frogs, birds, and everything in between) that you might encounter in your yard or on your property.

🦋 you want to learn more about common invasive species, including how to identify them and the native plants which make great landscaping alternatives.

🦋 you are looking for fun, science-informed videos that get to the point and don’t waste your time.

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That was great! I laughed out loud at your terrific butterflies flying impressions but they were very effective. Thank you!

@noralee6793

Monarch vs Viceroy – Easy Identification Sitting or Flying

I know the info can be had from many different sources but your channel just makes it fun and enjoyable to take it in. I often review your vids before taking a walk in the woods. Appreciate you.

@Hobbietone

Don’t Touch this Native Shrub! Learn to ID POISON SUMAC!

Very well-deserved–congratulations!! I went very quickly from viewer to subscriber to supporter when I saw how great and varied your content is. And I LOVE the delivery as well. “Pollinate that ‘Like’ button” makes me smile every time.

@piaonomata9220

WOW! Passed 20,000 subs yesterday!

About your host…

Anthony Trimboli’s interest in the outdoors started at an early age. He was always catching bugs, toads, turtles, and any other critter he could get his hands on. This lifelong interest in nature led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology and later a master’s degree in agriculture.

He enjoys helping landowners meet their habitat management needs, whether they have a yard sized property inside the city limits or a 1,000 acre property that is used mainly for deer and turkey hunting. Every time he steps in the woods his mind goes through this process – what is here, is this what should be here, and how can it be made better?

Anthony and his wife, Shannon, are also working to improve the habitat on their own 40-acre farm – which includes battling a seemingly endless supply of invasive plants! So, they understand all the excitement, challenges, frustrations, and celebrations that come with trying to create a functioning ecosystem on your property because they’re experiencing the same things.

And what about those Butterfly Moths!?!? How amazing are they!? Talk about lookalikes!?!? Great video! Very informative and interesting to watch! You’re a really good teacher! I think I can identify dogbane more confidently now!! I subscribed! ATB!✊

@OsborneExploration

Milkweed or Dogbane? Unraveling the Mystery of Common Lookalikes🌿🌿

I’ve enjoyed every single one of your videos. 1.) They help folk understand some of the “webbing” of our native ecosystems. 2.) You give people a heads-up on what to look out for. 3.) A lot of them give me a good laugh. 4.) Every single one of them makes me feel like I’m not the only person left in America that actually cares about these things. So… Maybe I’m a little crazy. But, at least I’m not alone. 😄 You’re, literally, the only YouTube personality I’ve ever wanted to meet to shake hands with. Stay metal,

@JJLom777

Which of our videos have you found the most helpful?

Wonderful information!! Your videos are always helpful in learning more about these native plants.

@awildapproach

Ultimate Guide to Native Hydrangeas for Your Yard!

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🥬🥬🥬🥬 Learn more about the awesome bur oak in this video: https://youtu.be/D3fnsNnb7K0 🥬🥬🥬🥬 The bur oak, Quercus macrocarpa, is one of our most distinctive eastern oak species. With its distinctive growth form, waisted leaves, and incredibly huge acorns it is tough to forget once you see one. Learn how to identify bur oak by leaf, bark, growth, acorn, and twig characteristics in a fun and simple way. Also, this video shows species that may be confused with bur oak and how to easily tell them apart, wildlife use of bur oak, and other fun facts about this fascinating tree! =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog Podcast: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardecology Good Old Snail Mail: Grassy Roads LLC PO Box 652 Glasgow, KY 42142-0652 =========================== Help support the channel!! ============================= Purchase our book: Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard - 15 Free and Easy Ways: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Or you can give a one-time donation at: PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N&ssrt=1693151981984 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Video Services I Use and Recommend 🌻🌻🌻🌻 I am a member of the Think Media Video Ranking Academy and can honestly say it has been a huge boost in getting this channel off the ground! Well designed program and great support! If you are a YouTuber you owe it to yourself to check out what they have to offer. Check out a FREE class here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/yzA6smie Or if you are super serious about making YouTube a career, go all in and go straight to the VRA signup: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/yzA6smie I also use the vidIQ browser extension which basically supercharges your YouTube analytics and provides greater insights into how your channel is performing. It also includes some super cool AI tools and channel audit capabilities that are incredibly helpful with refining your YouTube game! They have both free and paid versions. Try out the FREE vidIQ tools here and learn about what vidIQ can do for you and your channel: https://vidiq.com/backyardecology * These are affiliate links and we earn a small commission from purchases made when using them, so using them helps to support the Backyard Ecology channel!
Bur Oak What BIG Acorns You Have!
🥬🥬🥬🥬 Learn more about the best known white oak - the white oak, Quercus alba, in this video: https://youtu.be/QV9IEP29Syk 🥬🥬🥬🥬 The white oak, Quercus alba, is a highly important species of oak for a variety of reasons. It is a producer of high-quality mast in the form of acorns that are eaten by a wide array of mammals and birds. It is also a host plant to hundreds of species of caterpillars and produces high quality wood that is used for purposes ranging from whiskey barrels to boats. Learn how to identify the white oak using leaf, bark, and acorn characteristics, the species it may be confused with, where it lives and how it grows, and some fun facts about the white oak and other oaks in the white oak group. =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog Podcast: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardecology Good Old Snail Mail: Grassy Roads LLC PO Box 652 Glasgow, KY 42142-0652 =========================== Help support the channel!! ============================= Purchase our book: Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard - 15 Free and Easy Ways: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Or you can give a one-time donation at: PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N&ssrt=1693151981984 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Video Services I Use and Recommend 🌻🌻🌻🌻 I am a member of the Think Media Video Ranking Academy and can honestly say it has been a huge boost in getting this channel off the ground! Well designed program and great support! If you are a YouTuber you owe it to yourself to check out what they have to offer. Check out a FREE class here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/yzA6smie Or if you are super serious about making YouTube a career, go all in and go straight to the VRA signup: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/yzA6smie I also use the vidIQ browser extension which basically supercharges your YouTube analytics and provides greater insights into how your channel is performing. It also includes some super cool AI tools and channel audit capabilities that are incredibly helpful with refining your YouTube game! They have both free and paid versions. Try out the FREE vidIQ tools here and learn about what vidIQ can do for you and your channel: https://vidiq.com/backyardecology * These are affiliate links and we earn a small commission from purchases made when using them, so using them helps to support the Backyard Ecology channel!
White Oaks Feed a Variety of Critters!
🟠🟠🟠🟠 Learn more about the amazing American persimmon in this video: https://youtu.be/sSNg-b-v7Ek 🟠🟠🟠🟠 The American persimmon, Diospyros virginiana is an excellent tree for wildlife and pollinator plantings. A wide range of pollinators are attracted to its blooms, many species of wildlife feed on the persimmon fruit, and it is a host plant for at least 14 species of moth including the regal and Luna moths. Learn all about this awesome native tree in this video, from where it grows to what uses it. What are your experiences with American persimmon? Let me know in the comments! =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog Podcast: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardecology =========================== Help support the channel!! ============================= Purchase our book: Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard - 15 Free and Easy Ways: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Or you can give a one-time donation at: PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N&ssrt=1693151981984 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Video Services I Use and Recommend 🌻🌻🌻🌻 I am a member of the Think Media Video Ranking Academy and can honestly say it has been a huge boost in getting this channel off the ground! Well designed program and great support! If you are a YouTuber you owe it to yourself to check out what they have to offer. Check out a FREE class here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/yzA6smie Or if you are super serious about making YouTube a career, go all in and go straight to the VRA signup: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/yzA6smie I also use the vidIQ browser extension which basically supercharges your YouTube analytics and provides greater insights into how your channel is performing. It also includes some super cool AI tools and channel audit capabilities that are incredibly helpful with refining your YouTube game! They have both free and paid versions. Try out the FREE vidIQ tools here and learn about what vidIQ can do for you and your channel: https://vidiq.com/backyardecology * These are affiliate links and we earn a small commission from purchases made when using them, so using them helps to support the Backyard Ecology channel!
Flying Squirrel TAKES ON Persimmon Fruit!
👉👉👉👉 Link to the binoculars and field guide mentioned in the video on the Backyard Ecology Recommendations page: https://www.backyardecology.net/recommendations/ 👈👈👈👈 🌳🌳🌳🌳 Learn about another awesome oak species, the white oak in this video: https://youtu.be/QV9IEP29Syk 🌳🌳🌳🌳 This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. The bur oak, Quercus macrocarpa, is one of our most distinctive eastern oak species. With its distinctive growth form, waisted leaves, and incredibly huge acorns it is tough to forget once you see one. Learn how to identify bur oak by leaf, bark, growth, acorn, and twig characteristics in a fun and simple way. Also, this video shows species that may be confused with bur oak and how to easily tell them apart, wildlife use of bur oak, and other fun facts about this fascinating tree! =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog Podcast: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardecology Good Old Snail Mail: Grassy Roads LLC PO Box 652 Glasgow, KY 42142-0652 =========================== Help support the channel!! ============================= Purchase our book: Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard - 15 Free and Easy Ways: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Or you can give a one-time donation at: PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N&ssrt=1693151981984 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Video Services I Use and Recommend 🌻🌻🌻🌻 I am a member of the Think Media Video Ranking Academy and can honestly say it has been a huge boost in getting this channel off the ground! Well designed program and great support! If you are a YouTuber you owe it to yourself to check out what they have to offer. Check out a FREE class here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/yzA6smie Or if you are super serious about making YouTube a career, go all in and go straight to the VRA signup: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/yzA6smie I also use the vidIQ browser extension which basically supercharges your YouTube analytics and provides greater insights into how your channel is performing. It also includes some super cool AI tools and channel audit capabilities that are incredibly helpful with refining your YouTube game! They have both free and paid versions. Try out the FREE vidIQ tools here and learn about what vidIQ can do for you and your channel: https://vidiq.com/backyardecology * These are affiliate links and we earn a small commission from purchases made when using them, so using them helps to support the Backyard Ecology channel! Chapters: 0:00 The Awesome Diversity of White Oaks 0:15 Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, Native Range, Typical Growing Conditions, Size, Growth Form 0:57 Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, Identification by Leaf Characteristics, Leaf Size, Leaf Shape, Leaf Color, Fall Color 1:40 Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, Identification by Bark Characteristics, Bark Color, Bark Ridges and Furrows, Bark Scaly and Flaking, Twig Characteristics, Winged Twigs 1:52 Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, Identification by Acorns, Acorn Size, Acorn Color, Acorn Maturity and Drop, Acorn Cap, Acorn Use by Wildlife 2:18 Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, Key Features for Identification 2:27 Importance of White Oak Group Species to Wildlife and Pollinators – Wildlife Use of Acorns and Oak Browse, Oak Foliage Used as a Host Plant by 400 Plus Caterpillar Species 3:04 Species that Might Be Confused with Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa – White Oak, Quercus alba and Post Oak, Quercus stellata 3:32 How to See Oak Leaves for Identification When They are Way Up in the Tree – Use of Binoculars and Why You Should Always Have a Field Guide with You, Backyard Ecology Recommendations Page 4:35 Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, Cold Tolerance and How Cold Effects It, How Bur Oak Got Its Common and Scientific Names, Lumber Importance and Quality, Use as a Shade and Specimen Tree 5:16 Bur Oak is Distinctive but Still Often Confused with the White Oak
Become a Bur Oak Master Identifier In Less Than 6 Minutes!
🍒🍒🍒🍒 Learn more about the gallberry and other native hollies in this video: https://youtu.be/6xpiYJO-IGU 🍒🍒🍒🍒 The native hollies, genus Ilex, are some of the best native shrubs for attracting pollinators and birds to your yard. They provide cover, blooms and berries that a wide range of songbirds, native bees and wasps will take advantage of. In addition, the native hollies are the host plant for the Henry’s Elfin butterfly and several other species. The hollies also add great winter interest to a yard or garden with their showy berries – some species spectacularly so! In this video I cover native holly species that are sure to make your native garden beautiful, and full of birds, for all 12 months of the year. Do you have hollies in your pollinator garden? Leave a comment and tell us about them! ========================== Connect with us! ============================= Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog Podcast: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardecology =========================== Help support the channel!! ============================= Purchase our book: Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard - 15 Free and Easy Ways: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Or you can give a one-time donation at: PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N&ssrt=1693151981984 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Video Services I Use and Recommend 🌻🌻🌻🌻 I am a member of the Think Media Video Ranking Academy and can honestly say it has been a huge boost in getting this channel off the ground! Well designed program and great support! If you are a YouTuber you owe it to yourself to check out what they have to offer. Check out a FREE class here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/yzA6smie Or if you are super serious about making YouTube a career, go all in and go straight to the VRA signup: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/yzA6smie I also use the vidIQ browser extension which basically supercharges your YouTube analytics and provides greater insights into how your channel is performing. It also includes some super cool AI tools and channel audit capabilities that are incredibly helpful with refining your YouTube game! They have both free and paid versions. Try out the FREE vidIQ tools here and learn about what vidIQ can do for you and your channel: https://vidiq.com/backyardecology * These are affiliate links and we earn a small commission from purchases made when using them, so using them helps to support the Backyard Ecology channel!
There are Native Hollies with BLACK Berries! Check out the Gallberry!
🍂🍂🍂🍂 Learn more about the benefits of fall leaves to pollinators and wildlife and other things you can do in the fall garden to help them by watching this video: https://youtu.be/W4t_gh1NJUQ 🍂🍂🍂🍂 Fall garden cleanup is one of those things that seems to make sense, and for vegetable crops and some non-native ornamental plants it does make sense, but for those who are gardening with native plants to provide for pollinators and wildlife a thorough fall cleanup can do more harm than good. Common practices like raking leaves and cutting down and getting rid of dead plant stems can have a negative impact on the very pollinators we are trying to provide for. Find out why fallen leaves and dead plant stems are good for pollinators and wildlife, how to deal with some of the common problems encountered with not raking or cutting down dead plants – the dreaded HOA rules or city code enforcement – and how to find balance between cleaning up what needs to be and leaving what you can for the critters and insects. =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog Podcast: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardecology =========================== Help support the channel!! ============================= Purchase our book: Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard - 15 Free and Easy Ways: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Or you can give a one-time donation at: PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N&ssrt=1693151981984 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Video Services I Use and Recommend 🌻🌻🌻🌻 I am a member of the Think Media Video Ranking Academy and can honestly say it has been a huge boost in getting this channel off the ground! Well designed program and great support! If you are a YouTuber you owe it to yourself to check out what they have to offer. Check out a FREE class here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/yzA6smie Or if you are super serious about making YouTube a career, go all in and go straight to the VRA signup: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/yzA6smie I also use the vidIQ browser extension which basically supercharges your YouTube analytics and provides greater insights into how your channel is performing. It also includes some super cool AI tools and channel audit capabilities that are incredibly helpful with refining your YouTube game! They have both free and paid versions. Try out the FREE vidIQ tools here and learn about what vidIQ can do for you and your channel: https://vidiq.com/backyardecology * These are affiliate links and we earn a small commission from purchases made when using them, so using them helps to support the Backyard Ecology channel!
Fall Leaves BENEFIT Pollinators and Critters!
🌳🌳🌳🌳 Learn about other keystone tree species in this video: https://youtu.be/rlBXpn0VlKM 🌳🌳🌳🌳 The white oak, Quercus alba, is a highly important species of oak for a variety of reasons. It is a producer of high-quality mast in the form of acorns that are eaten by a wide array of mammals and birds. It is also a host plant to hundreds of species of caterpillars and produces high quality wood that is used for purposes ranging from whiskey barrels to boats. Learn how to identify the white oak using leaf, bark, and acorn characteristics, the species it may be confused with, where it lives and how it grows, and some fun facts about the white oak and other oaks in the white oak group. =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog Podcast: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardecology Good Old Snail Mail: Grassy Roads LLC PO Box 652 Glasgow, KY 42142-0652 =========================== Help support the channel!! ============================= Purchase our book: Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard - 15 Free and Easy Ways: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Or you can give a one-time donation at: PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N&ssrt=1693151981984 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Video Services I Use and Recommend 🌻🌻🌻🌻 I am a member of the Think Media Video Ranking Academy and can honestly say it has been a huge boost in getting this channel off the ground! Well designed program and great support! If you are a YouTuber you owe it to yourself to check out what they have to offer. Check out a FREE class here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/yzA6smie Or if you are super serious about making YouTube a career, go all in and go straight to the VRA signup: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/yzA6smie I also use the vidIQ browser extension which basically supercharges your YouTube analytics and provides greater insights into how your channel is performing. It also includes some super cool AI tools and channel audit capabilities that are incredibly helpful with refining your YouTube game! They have both free and paid versions. Try out the FREE vidIQ tools here and learn about what vidIQ can do for you and your channel: https://vidiq.com/backyardecology * These are affiliate links and we earn a small commission from purchases made when using them, so using them helps to support the Backyard Ecology channel! Chapters: 0:00 The Oaks are a Super Important Group of Trees! 0:19 White Oak, Quercus alba, Native Range, Typical Growing Conditions, Size, Growth Form 1:00 The White Oak Group, What Makes an Oak a Member of the White Oak Group, Key Features of Oaks in the White Oak Group 1:43 White Oak, Quercus alba, Identification by Leaf Characteristics, Leaf Size, Leaf Shape, Leaf Color, Fall Color 2:13 White Oak, Quercus alba, Identification by Bark Characteristics, Bark Color, Bark Ridges and Furrows, Bark Scaly and Flaking 2:25 White Oak, Quercus alba, Identification by Acorns, Acorn Size, Acorn Color, Acorn Maturity and Drop, Acorn Cap, Acorn Use by Wildlife 2:46 White Oak, Quercus alba, Key Features for Identification 2:54 Species that Might Be Confused with White Oak, Quercus alba – Bluff Oak, Durand Oak, Swamp White Oak, Bur Oak, English Oak 3:51 White Oak, Quercus alba, Timber Value and Importance, Lumber Uses, Whiskey and Bourbon Barrels, Decline Due to Low Regeneration and Causes 4:20 Oaks are Keystone Species In North America, Other Keystone Species
Become an EXPERT on the White Oak in Under 5 Minutes!
🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️ Learn more about the amazing wolf spider in this video: https://youtu.be/Jmj7CvAtrek 🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️ Wolf spiders care for their young at a level that is unmatched in the spider world. Learn where wolf spiders live, what they eat, how they hunt, and how the mother wolf spider lays her eggs and cares for her babies. =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog Podcast: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardecology =========================== Help support the channel!! ============================= Purchase our book: Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard - 15 Free and Easy Ways: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Or you can give a one-time donation at: PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N&ssrt=1693151981984 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Video Services I Use and Recommend 🌻🌻🌻🌻 I am a member of the Think Media Video Ranking Academy and can honestly say it has been a huge boost in getting this channel off the ground! Well designed program and great support! If you are a YouTuber you owe it to yourself to check out what they have to offer. Check out a FREE class here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/yzA6smie Or if you are super serious about making YouTube a career, go all in and go straight to the VRA signup: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/yzA6smie I also use the vidIQ browser extension which basically supercharges your YouTube analytics and provides greater insights into how your channel is performing. It also includes some super cool AI tools and channel audit capabilities that are incredibly helpful with refining your YouTube game! They have both free and paid versions. Try out the FREE vidIQ tools here and learn about what vidIQ can do for you and your channel: https://vidiq.com/backyardecology * These are affiliate links and we earn a small commission from purchases made when using them, so using them helps to support the Backyard Ecology channel!
Wolf Spiders are NOT Scary, Here's Why!
👉👉👉👉 Learn more about the Dirty Dozen Invasive Vines in this video: https://youtu.be/AuVANWB9Y74 👈👈👈👈 Some of the worst invasive plant species in eastern North America are vines such as English ivy, wintercreeper, and Asian bittersweet. Invasive vines are problematic in a way that differs from woody and herbaceous invasive plants – the vines can climb. This allows invasive vines to not only impact native plant growth at ground level, but the vines can also overwhelm and kill large trees. Most have explosive growth rates and can cover a wide swath in a short period of time making control of them a top priority. There are many species of invasive vines in North America - this video covers a dozen that are widespread and are adapted to a variety of conditions. Be on the look out for them and stop them as quickly as possible! =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog Podcast: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardecology =========================== Help support the channel!! ============================= Purchase our book: Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard - 15 Free and Easy Ways: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Or you can give a one-time donation at: PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N&ssrt=1693151981984 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Video Services I Use and Recommend 🌻🌻🌻🌻 I am a member of the Think Media Video Ranking Academy and can honestly say it has been a huge boost in getting this channel off the ground! Well designed program and great support! If you are a YouTuber you owe it to yourself to check out what they have to offer. Check out a FREE class here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/yzA6smie Or if you are super serious about making YouTube a career, go all in and go straight to the VRA signup: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/yzA6smie I also use the vidIQ browser extension which basically supercharges your YouTube analytics and provides greater insights into how your channel is performing. It also includes some super cool AI tools and channel audit capabilities that are incredibly helpful with refining your YouTube game! They have both free and paid versions. Try out the FREE vidIQ tools here and learn about what vidIQ can do for you and your channel: https://vidiq.com/backyardecology * These are affiliate links and we earn a small commission from purchases made when using them, so using them helps to support the Backyard Ecology channel!
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Jewelweed – Host Plant for an Awesome Moth!

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2 SIMPLE Solutions for Fall Pollinator Garden Care!

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Possumhaw – Funny Name but AWESOME for Pollinators and Wildlife!

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