Backyard Ecology™
Do you live in the eastern U.S. and want to grow native plants so that you can attract tons of butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife to your yard? Then you’re in the right place.
We want to help you transform your yard into a beautiful, thriving ecosystem that you can enjoy and be proud of. We are passionate about sharing our expertise and love of nature with others.
Anthony has an M.S. in Agriculture and a B.S. in Wildlife Biology. Shannon has an M.S. in Ecology and a B.S. in Wildlife Biology. Shannon has also written multiple books, and we both enjoy giving presentations and keynotes.
Guiding Principles:
🦋 Curiosity: Nature is fun, interesting, and worth exploring.
🦋 Balanced: You can support nature AND have a beautiful property.
🦋 Science informed: Habitat creation and management should be based on the latest scientific research available.
🦋 Stewardship: Your property can provide valuable habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
Cranberry Facts that Will Amaze You!
Become an EXPERT on Post Oak in Under 5 Minutes!
Black Walnut Facts that Will Surprise You!
The #1 Thing You Can Do to Increase Pollinator Numbers!
Which Wisteria? Native vs Invasive Know the Difference!
The Science Behind "Leave the Leaves"!
Pawpaw Facts That Will Surprise You!
The SURPRISING Importance of Moths in Pollination!
A Bad Naturalist’s Journey to Restore a Mountaintop Meadow!
Yellowjackets Are NOT Ground Nesting Bees!
Eastern Redcedar Facts That Will Surprise You!
This Native Bee Depends on Ironweed for Survival!
Pokeweed Facts That Will Amaze You!
Gardening for Moths: Why It’s Important for Backyard Conservation!
Wild Black Cherry Facts That Will Surprise You!
Top Ironweed Picks for Your Pollinator Garden!
Identify INVASIVE Tree of Heaven in ANY Season!
Azalea and Rhododendron Facts That Will Surprise You!
Watch Out! Is Laurel Wilt Infecting Your Trees?
Elderberry Facts That Will Surprise You!
Identify Poison Ivy In ANY Season!
Laurel Wilt: How Tiny Beetles Can Kill Huge Trees!
Sassafras Facts That Will Surprise You!
Don't Mistake Wild Carrot for Its Deadly Cousin!
Doug Tallamy on the Cultivar vs Wild Type Debate!
Ironweed’s Beauty and Ecological Value in Your Garden: Mt Cuba’s Vernonia Trial
Red Mulberry Facts That Will Surprise You!
Should We Move Species to SAVE Them From Climate Change?
Free Earth Day Trees: Essential Care Tips for Your Bare Root Trees!
Doug Tallamy’s Habitat Restoration Story and How You Can Help Save Nature