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Bay laurel has a rich and diverse history. The ancient Greeks used it as… More
Bay trees (Laurus nobilis) are slow-growing evergreen trees that are indigenous to the regions… More
Bay leaf is a sweet, pervasive flavoring that pops up in so many recipes… More
Bay trees, also called bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), are the source of bay leaves… More
The bay leaf plant (Laurus nobilis) is an evergreen tree native to Mediterranean regions.… More
Bay leaf trees are actually small, evergreen shrubs that are hardy in USDA climate… More
The bay leaf tree (Laurus nobilis), also known as the bay laurel tree, is… More
Bay trees are tender evergreens with leathery lance-like leaves. The dried leaves are widely… More
Life in the urban San Francisco Bay Area doesn't necessarily doom one to a… More
Bay leaves come from the bay laurel tree. This small tree is grown either… More
Laurus nobilis, or bay laurel, is a tall, perennial tree that grows to more… More
Laurus nobilis "Saratoga," commonly known as sweet bay is a medium-sized tree with aromatic… More
The bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) belongs to the family Lauraceae. The common name for… More
Bay plants are quite popular. Cooks grow them because they offer fresh, pungent ingredients… More
the authors give helpful advice on matching the porch to the house style, and… More
Recipe for Harvest Pumpkin Soup More
Chipmunks and squirrels can damage your garden, and eat all the food from your… More
Recipe for Bay Area Classic Ham Sandwich More
Getting rid of mice means eliminating conditions that are conducive to a mouse's environment, such… More
Mothballs can keep mice away by dislodging them from their nest site, but it won't… More
Ammonia can be used to get rid of mice by cleaning an area, because mice… More
Mice are killed by a number of predators, but they are also killed by humans… More
In order to keep mice away, it's important to get rid of conditions that are… More
When mice get in a car, getting rid of them is based on finding out… More
Mice are typically repelled by the scent of moth balls, bleach or gasoline, but using… More
Mice bite with an elongated jaw in order to eat, gnaw or chew, and a… More
Feral mice can be dangerous in that they carry fleas and bacteria, and fleas themselves… More
Getting rid of field mice means eliminating the sources of their environment from a house,… More
... food and water sources, placing tamper-resistant bait stations and blocking the entrance with a… More
..., water and shelter, putting out tamper-resistant bait stations and using wind-up traps that are… More
The naphthalene in mothballs will probably keep mice away, but because it is a fumigant,… More
Getting rid of bats requires sealing up the house using hardware, cloth, screens and one-way… More
Moles can be a huge nuisance to a yard, so using traps specifically designed to… More
Bats are generally afraid of their predators, which include snakes and owls, but little else… More
Attracting bats is done by attracting the bugs they like to eat, so putting up… More
Relocating bats requires first sealing up the house, letting the bats out of the house… More
It is easier and more effective to buy a mousetrap than to try to make… More
The best way to keep mice away is by keeping the landscaping clean and getting… More
...rds and putting out poisons in a tamper resistant bait station. Keep a house sanitized… More
Get rid of mice in a car by cleaning the area, getting rid of food… More
Ammonia will help move mice to another area, but it will not actually get rid… More
Any scent that smells "off" will repel mice, such as bleach or naphthalene from mothballs.… More
Mice can be killed with a variety of different poisons or through strategically placed traps… More
Mice do bite, and they can even bite through cables, electrical systems and people's fingers.… More
Mice can be very dangerous by chewing up wires that may cause fires. They also… More
...urces or shelters, and put out a tamper-resistant bait station equipped with poison. Control field… More
WE LIVE IN A CABIN OUT IN THE COUNTRY AND ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH SNAKES IN OUR YARD. WE HAVE EVERYTHING CUT AND TRIMMED. WE HAVE HAD A COPPERHEAD BITE ONE OF OUR DOGS, AND LAST WEEK WE KILLED A BIG RATTLESNAKE. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON KEEPING THEM AT BAY? WE… More
Don't know if this is a weed or wildflower or bush, or......?? The flowers bloom in the spring. They are small, yellow, and fragrant. Once the flowers die off the plant looks rather plain. The leaves are smooth. Their location is the mainland near Galveston Bay and they grow in… More
I'm in California bay area. Is it too late to plant impatiens? I want to take out my English primrose and plant impatiens in their place. thanks Tura Oh and btw how long is english primrose season and for what months? More
ok this is aimed at those who are in the milwaukee area or know milwaukee climate i wanna overwinter my lemonverabena stevia and african blue basil (which isnt giving me any seeds ggrr there got it fer the seeds) when do i wanna have the plants inside by? i just… More
Hi Like to hear from gardeners around 43 and a half degrees of latitude from the equator and on the coast. An example is Coos Bay Oregon and my garden is in Hobart Tasmania. Of course it is summer here at the moment and you can smell roses and honeysuckle… More
It's time for the big ol' Soup Pot to come out of storage (not that mine is ever IN storage:D). Haul out those soup-time-favorites and share!! CAJUN HAMBURGER SOUP 1# lean ground beef (I sometimes add Italian sausauge too) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 quarts water 1 28-oz can diced… More
This year I built a six foot wide dog run (4 ft wire with steel T-Posts) completely around the outside of my garden perimeter fence, and old Buddy, the German Shepherd, enjoys keeping ALL critters "at bay"....including the local Deer population....This type fence is easy to build because you drive… More
:eek: Hi everyone, The title pretty much sums it up. I really don't want to use wire and I've heard that there are some good spay bottle recipes out there that can be applied directly on the vegetation and it will keep these pesky rodents at bay. Does anyone have… More
Hello, just found this forum, and hope someone can help me ID this tree. I found it in Half Moon Bay, CA and the pic was taken in mid-Nov 2007. It's so cute, I'd love to get one if it would grow in my zone. Guess I should call the… More
My brother in Thunder Bay sent me this picture he took yesterday in his back yard.All white except for the head.Kind of pretty really. More
Hi Everyone, My parents recently purchased a summer home in South Eastern NJ as a get away the whole family could enjoy. With Fathers Day coming up, and as a way to say thank you, I was thinking of doing a little landscaping at the house. I wanted it to… More
My husband and I weeded around three weigelas today. We then put landscape fabric and cedar mulch down. Should we use Roundup around the edges? More
I have had a potted bay laurel tree for several years now, and up until lately, it's been happy. Every summer, it is outside ~ in the winter, I bring it inside. I have it in a southeast facing sunny window. But suddenly it is drying up and dropping leaves.… More
I'm just NOT having any luck with this darn plant !! @ yrs ago I bought a nice sized bay tree and planted it in my garden, knowing it won't overwinter, that's ok, I'll just harvest the leaves and be done with it. Well this yr I plunked down a… More
I was enjoying the coast this last saturday and saw this nice little succulent garden. the beach was about 10 ft away. I am curious to wonder what the unusual tuberous plant is. It kind of reminds me of iceplant maybe? The fingers if you could call them that, were… More
After spending 3 days with my uncle I came home to see mushrooms in my bay pot there's english tyme in the pot that I know what it is I would have images but this iPhone didn't wanna pair with my cellphone soo no images What's the safest most effective… More
I hope this picture works : ) I took this yesterday from the bay window where my computer is. More
I recently got some Plumeria seeds on E-bay and today I see 3 have started to grow!!!!! am so happy as I have wanted to try these plants for ages but the seeds are sooo expensive but I managed to snag some for $2.99 on E-Bay. They are gorgeous plants… More
Hi everyone! I'm from Redwood City, CA - just 30 miles south of San Francisco. I found this site a few days ago as I was searching for answers to a few of my many, many gardening questions - seems I struck gold here! I'm excited to see there are… More
I purchased some seeds along with others from an online site. I've had luck with the other types of seeds that I purchased, but not with the bay leaf. I've heard cuttings are best, but have no access to a tree. Anyone have any suggestions? More
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