Looking for the best way to get rid of the ticks in your backyard this summer? When it comes to one insect that gardeners and homeowners want to eliminate from their backyard entirely – it’s ticks. And believe it or not, as it turns out, it’s actually quite easy to keep them out of your …
When it comes to finding a great way to help repel mosquitoes from your patio, porch and outdoor areas, nothing can be better than growing a few great plants that mosquitoes simply don’t like to be around! It really is possible to enjoy your patio without the nuisance of mosquitoes, all without having to use …
Wondering how to get rid of the whiteflies on your tomato plants? And how to do it fast? Whiteflies can be devastating to a tomato plant – and unfortunately – in several different ways. For starters, whiteflies love to feed on the leaves of tomato plants. They do this because they love the sap that …
Looking for a way to quickly get rid of the aphids on your tomato plants? And keep them off for good? Aphids might be small insects, but they can cause huge problems in a short amount of time. Especially when it comes to tomato plants. Once they find your plants, they can multiply fast. So …
Did you know that one of the best ways to eliminate a long list of garden pests is to simply get purple martins to visit it on a regular basis? Purple martins are among nature’s best insect eating machines. Not only do they consume beetles, moths, horseflies and wasps – they do so in astounding …
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 …