Looking for a few safe and humane ways to keep groundhogs out of your garden – and from destroying your plants? Groundhogs can absolutely devastate a garden. In fact, a single groundhog is capable of consuming over a pound and a half of vegetation every day. Some of their garden favorites include berries, carrots, celery, …
Looking for a few simple ways to keep mosquitoes out of your yard without having to resort to harsh chemical sprays? Mosquitoes can put a huge dent on the ability to enjoy outdoor activities in your yard. Especially when the heat and humidity of summer seem to multiply these harmful and painful pests to near …
Did you know that you can use all-natural cinnamon to help protect the plants growing in your flowerbeds and garden from pests and disease – and help to build better soil at the same time? It’s true – although cinnamon has long been known to provide a wide array of benefits to humans as an …
Did you know that one of the best ways to protect your vegetable plants, flowers and flowering bushes from deer, rabbits and a long list of insects is to simply make and use your own homemade hot pepper spray? As it turns out, hot pepper spray is one of the most effective organic solutions to …
Are you looking for a fast and effective way to stop Japanese beetles from ruining the plants in your landscape, garden and flowerbeds this year? Once the warm weather of summer begins to arrive – so do Japanese beetles. And do they ever love to dine on everything from roses, fragrant bushes and a long …
Looking for a few simple ways to keep your hostas safe from insects, deer, and other pests this summer – all without having to resort to using harsh chemicals and sprays? Hostas are one of the most popular shade perennials around. The cold-hardy plants are available in a wide range of colors, sizes, and textures …
One of the most frustrating battles for gardeners in the spring, summer and fall is trying to stop ground moles from destroying their lawn, flowerbeds and garden. Ground moles can certainly be a huge issue all throughout the landscape. Not only are their tunnels unsightly and damaging to a lawn, they also can seriously injure …
If there is one outdoor pest that drives both homeowners and gardeners crazy, it’s voles – but thankfully, there are a few simple ways to recognize their damage and stop them from taking over your lawn and garden space without having to resort to harsh poisons or chemicals. The mouse-like vole may appear cute at …
Looking for a few tips and secrets to protect your home and outdoor structures from carpenter bees – and stop the damage they cause to the wood surfaces on them? As spring arrives, so do carpenter bees. And can they ever destroy the wood on your home, garage, shed or barn. If that wasn’t enough, …
When you plant French marigolds along with vegetable plants in your garden – great things happen. Not only do you fill your garden with the beauty and color of flowering annuals, you also can help protect and power your vegetable plants! Marigolds are one of the most popular annual flowers to grow in backyard gardens …