Looking for a few beautiful marigolds to grow this year that will not only add huge color to your flowerbeds and containers – but also repel pests and bring in loads of pollinators? Marigolds are absolute showstoppers in gardens, flowerbeds and containers. Not just because they’re easy to take care of, but also because they …
Need a few simple tips and tricks that can stop slugs fast – and keep your vegetable and flower beds safe from their damage this year? Slugs cause serious damage to vegetable plants, annuals and perennial flowers. In the blink of an eye, they can destroy hostas in your flowerbeds – or chew hole after …
Did you know that one of the best ways to help defend your garden from a long list of insects and pests that attack your plants is by simply attracting chickadees to hang out in it? Not only are chickadees one of the friendliest and most social of all backyard bird species, they also happen …
Looking for a few bushes to plant that hungry deer won’t eat? Deer are notorious for wreaking havoc on gardens, flowerbeds – or any area with vegetation they find appealing. Especially once winter arrives and fresh leaves, berries, and fruits become more and more scarce. Watching deer damage the plants and shrubs around your home …
Want a few simple but effective tips to keep mice and the damage they cause out of your stored camper, car or lawn equipment this winter? As the weather grows colder, mice love to look for warm, enclosed spaces. And unfortunately, campers, cars, lawn mowers and every type of power equipment that you store for …
Did you know you cinnamon is one of the best natural ingredients to use to keep spiders out of your house? Not only is it effective – you won’t believe how easy it is to use! Even though spiders might be quite beneficial in controlling other pests, they can be more than an unwelcome guest …
Looking for a few tried and true methods for keeping all of your fall planted bulbs safe from being dug up by squirrels, chipmunks and other animals? If you live in an area where frolicking chipmunks and squirrels abound, you know just how difficult it can be to protect your tulips, iris, crocus and a …
Looking for a few effective methods to keep your plants, bushes and trees safe from deer this fall and winter? Deer can certainly do a lot of damage during the spring and summer months, but as their food sources begin to dry up late in the year, they often turn their attention even more to …
Tired of trying to stop mice from getting inside your garage, shed, equipment – or even your house? If there is one pest that can wreak havoc on your home and possessions, it’s mice! Not only are they unsettling to find scurrying across the floor – they can destroy your property and cause serious damage …
Are you looking for a few safe, effective and simple ways to keep ants out of your house – and not have to spray or lay down questionable chemical products that can be scary to use around pets and children? Even though ants are tiny and mostly harmless, they can become quite a nuisance when …