By meeting all the northern cardinal's needs for the best food, freshest water and most secure shelter and nesting sites, you can attract these lovely red birds to your yard and enjoy their company all year round. 1  Attracting Wild Birds. Easy Tips to Attract Chickadees to Your Backyard. 2  Attracting Wild Birds.
Spring is the best time to seed To establish clover in existing sod, sow the seed in spring or early fall. Early to mid-April before grass starts growing quickly is the best time because there is little moisture stress and little competition from grass and other broadleaf plants.
Planting Lilies. The best time to plant lily bulbs is either early spring or mid- to late fall. Lilies prefer cool soil (below 60 degrees) to root properly; planting in warm soil will lead to weak plants and smaller flowers. After the first year they will rebound from the transplant and perform well.