A yard with flowery trees and green bushes - Dejavu Designs/Getty Images Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are ...

Personally, I love snakes, but many people can't say the same. Whether you like them or not, they play a beneficial role in your garden's ecosystem (if you want to keep your plants, anyway). This ...

My niece Angie and I were sitting on my deck when she calmly asked, “Is that a stick or snake in your shrub?” Sure enough a large garter snake was just hanging out in the branches sunning itself. They ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Few things provoke fear in a garden like a snake slithering though the vegetation. In tropical areas, snakes may be life-threatening, but in a Wisconsin garden, snakes are our friends. Snakes are ...

Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are common backyard guests, though their clandestine nature can make it a bit hard ...