Backyard Birds & Gardens

03/22/2025

Girl Scouts are back with cookies

03/20/2025

Spring is here and it's time to celebrate!

Backyard Birds and Gardens is your one-stop shop for all your wild bird needs. From birdseed to birdbaths, we have everything you need to create a beautiful backyard sanctuary for our feathered friends. Our store in Covington is open Monday-Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM, so come visit us and explore our wide range of bird supplies. Don't miss out on the joy of watching colorful birds fluttering around your garden. 🎶

03/18/2025

Looking to attract Eastern Bluebirds to your backyard?

Backyard Birds and Gardens is the perfect place for all your bird needs. The Eastern Bluebirds are nesting and pairing up in our area, and we have the habitats and food to keep them coming back. Our store is open Monday-Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM, offering a wide range of bird supplies including birdseed, birdbaths, and windchimes. Come visit us at Backyard Birds & Gardens in Covington for all your wild bird needs. 🎶

03/17/2025

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Backyard Birds & Gardens! We have everything you need to bring a little luck into your garden. From bird feeders and houses to beautiful plants and flowers, we have the perfect products to make your backyard a haven for birds and a paradise for garden lovers. Get ready to have a lucky day with Backyard Birds & Gardens!

03/16/2025

03/13/2025

We love the Ruby-throated hummingbirds in our area! They are expected from March 12-15. That's now!
If you need a feeder, come stop by. We have a great hummingbird section with everything you need to watch these fun little birds.

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM for all your bird needs. 🎶

03/12/2025

Just a little humor to make you smile!

03/11/2025

Join us at the St. Tammany Master Gardener Association 2025 Northshore Garden & Pant Sale.
March 28th & March 29th, 2025
Adults $5/Under 18 free
St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds
1301 N Florida St, Covington, LA 70433

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM for all your bird needs. 🎶

03/10/2025

Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s time for the annual hummingbird’s migration and return to the United States and lower Canada. Hummingbird migration is a fascinating natural phenomenon observed in most species of hummingbirds. While not all hummingbirds migrate, many species ...

03/09/2025

Hopeful news: The eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubled in 2025, according to a new report announced in Mexico. The population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres of forest, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter. While this news is hopeful it’s important to keep in mind that populations remain far below the long-term average. Read more: https://wwf.to/41L2dWm.

03/06/2025

Whether it's a hopper feeder, hummingbird feeder, or tube feeder, they all have one thing in common . . . they need to be cleaned and sanitized regularly. Keeping feeders clean is a great way to attract more birds.

We are open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM for all your bird needs.

03/04/2025

We are closed today to enjoy Mardi Gras! Be safe and enjoy your day.

03/04/2025

Laissez les bons temps rouler (Let the good times roll) from Backyard Birds & Gardens! Have a wonderful big weekend leading up to Mardi Gras and a wonderful Mardi Gras Day!

03/03/2025

Pollinator-Friendly Flowers! These six flowers are pollinator powerhouses that will bring life to your space! 🌿✨

🌻 Sunflowers – Attract bees & birds, providing both nectar and seeds!
💜 Lavender – Loved by bees & butterflies, plus it smells amazing!
🌺 Zinnias – A favorite for butterflies & hummingbirds, offering vibrant blooms all season!
🌸 Coneflower (Echinacea) – Attracts butterflies, bees & birds, and even provides seeds for finches!
🌿 Bee Balm – A magnet for hummingbirds, bees & butterflies, making it a garden must-have!
🌼 Black-Eyed Susan – Draws butterflies, bees & native pollinators, adding a pop of color!

💡 Pro Tip: Plant a variety of colors and bloom times to attract pollinators all season long! Avoid pesticides to keep them safe.

03/03/2025

HUMMINGBIRD FANS REJOICE! Ruby-throated hummingbirds (the most common variety in the eastern U.S.) are on their way back after spending the winter in Central and South America. Their migration will bring them back to the southeast in March and they'll continue to to spread north through May. Forecast from the Mississippi State University Extension Service.

03/03/2025

These flowers are hummingbird magnets! 🐦💖 Their bright colors and nectar-rich blooms will keep these tiny pollinators coming back for more!
🔹 Columbine – Early bloomer with delicate, nectar-filled petals.
🔹 Bee Balm – A favorite for hummingbirds AND bees!
🔹 Salvia – Long-lasting blooms packed with nectar.
🔹 Cardinal Flower – Its bold red color is irresistible!
🔹 Lupine – A stunning vertical bloom hummingbirds love.
🔹 Petunias – Easy to grow and packed with nectar.
🔹 Coral Bells – Bright bell-shaped blooms hummingbirds adore.
🔹 Zinnias – Colorful, long-blooming, and nectar-rich.
🔹 Honeysuckle – Sweet scent and nectar-filled flowers.

03/01/2025

Come and get your Girl Scout cookies! At the Backyard birds and gardens till 1pm!