You can hear hummingbirds coming from a distance. They swoop into your garden with a buzz and a hum as they dart from bloom to bloom. On average, the hummingbird… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 2 months ago
Jeffery Martin
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Jeffery Martin is a writer at A-Z Animals where his primary focus is on plants and cats. Jeffery has been a professional writer and editor for over 10 years.
A resident of Tennessee, Jeffery enjoys camping, traveling through the southern United States with his wife, researching Appalachian folklore, and taking care of his two cats.
Cats (Felis catus) and senior citizens make an unbeatable team! Studies show that seniors who own pets feel less depressed and lonely. Simply having a cat around encourages seniors to… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 4 months ago
No matter how vocal your cat (Felis catus) is with trills, meows, and purrs, they can't use human language to speak. Figuring out what your cat needs or wants can… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 5 months ago
Imagine being in bed at night, almost asleep, and hearing scratching and squeaking noises. When you turn the light on, you can't detect anything that could be making those sounds.… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
Good things come to those who wait, and no one knows that better than gardeners. Growing fruit is a long game. It can take years for some trees, like apple… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
After a long winter, it's a harbinger of spring when flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) trees begin to bloom. Flowering dogwoods are one of the first trees to bloom in the… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
Bourbon, bluegrass, and horses are synonymous with Kentucky. Kentucky is the birthplace of 95 percent of the world's bourbon. Bill Monroe, known as the Father of Bluegrass Music, was born… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
It's hard not to envision hot, dry, and dusty conditions when you think about Texas. On average, Texas receives only 0.1 inches of snow per year. That doesn't mean beautiful… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
Plucking a piece of delicious fruit from a tree in your backyard is one of the most satisfying things a gardener can do. Part of giving your fruit trees the… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
Located in the southern U.S., Alabama is one of the hottest states. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Alabama is located in hardiness zones 7b to 8b. Temperatures… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
Few things draw attention to your garden like ornamental grasses waving in the breeze. It's almost as if the grasses are welcoming visitors. Residents of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
These perennials will keep your New Mexico garden popping with color! Raising a garden in New Mexico can be challenging. On average, the state receives fewer than 14 inches of… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
If you've got hair, then you've probably noticed small specks of dandruff on your shoulders once in a while. Dandruff consists of dead skin cells that flake off of your… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
Hummingbirds feed on the nectar they find in the center of blooming flowers. Many gardeners and bird watchers plant flowers or vines specifically hoping that hummingbirds will visit their outdoor… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
It's easy to confuse sumac, especially the Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina), with the invasive plant, Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Initially popular with landscapers as an ornamental plant, Tree of… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
Cats (Felis catus) have a number of physical attributes that help them survive. Their sharp claws help them capture their prey. Acute hearing allows cats to hear practically everything going… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
It's well-established that cats love fish, especially tuna. When you open a can of tuna at home, your cat will likely curl around your ankles or leap onto the countertop,… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
With 8.1 million tree-covered acres of land, there are plenty of reasons to get outside in Ohio! Before you head outdoors in the Buckeye State, know that Ohio is filled… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
Some cats go wild for catnip! When they get a good whiff of the stuff, they bounce and run and roll around in a state of kitty euphoria. Their reaction… Read More
By Jeffery Martin 1 year ago
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