Why Mowing The Grass Before Winter Could Be The Key To A Lush Spring Lawn
While your lawn may look like it's sleeping all winter, there's actually a lot of potential danger from pests and disease. Keeping it short may prevent them.
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Plant This Natural Solution To Prevent Moles In Your Garden Beds
Moles may be cute little things, but they can sometimes damage our precious flowers while digging. Planting bulbs in this genus could discourage them though.
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Citrus Vs. Snakes: Will This Fruity Solution Deter The Serpents? Here's What We Know
It can be scary to see snakes show up in our gardens. Some people think that tossing citrus peels around your garden will keep them away, but here's the truth.
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How To Distract Pesky Wasps From Hummingbird Feeders In The Garden
Hummingbirds love their special, nectar-filled feeders. Unfortunately, so do wasps. But you can solve that problem with an easy, chemical-free garden solution.
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The Essential Winter Task That Ensures A Healthy Blueberry Shrub Next Spring
Blueberry shrubs may take a bit of work to get into optimal growing shape, but the fruit makes it worth the time. And winter is an important maintence period.
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How Often You Should Be Cleaning A Feeder To Keep Hummingbirds Happy & Safe
With a feeder, you're inviting hummingbirds into your yard. Make sure they stay safe by following a proper cleaning routine that's dependent on the weather.
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Keep Ticks Out Of The Garden With A Fresh-Smelling Plant You Can Enjoy
Ticks are both creepy and dangerous, so it's worth trying to repel them. You can grow this ornamental grass at home and then turn it into an affective oil.
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Here's Why There Are Plastic Forks In People's Veggie Gardens (& If You Should Try It)
If you've seen plastic forks sticking out of someone's vegetable garden, they may be protecting their plants. It's an easy hack, but does it actually work?
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Why Hummingbird Lovers Should Be Wary Of A Praying Mantis On Their Feeder
Despite the peaceful name, a praying mantis may spell trouble for even the feisty hummingbird. Here are some tips on how to keep the birds safe from them.
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12 Plants That Are Attracting Unwanted Wasps To Your Yard Or Garden
Wasps are pollinators, but some of these stinging pests can be aggressive and you may not want them in your garden. These 12 common plants could be the culprit.
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These 12 Plants Are Unknowingly Attracting Aphids Into Your Garden
Aphids are one of the worst pests in the garden. Sadly, there are many plants they love to eat, like these 12 popular shrubs, flowers, trees, and vegetables.
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Snakes Can't Help But Slither Up To This Perfect Hiding Spot In Your Yard
Snakes are only interested in eating rodents and avoiding predators, so they are pretty easy to thwart. Still, you may want to move this perfect hiding spot.
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Keep Your Yard Or Garden A Snake-Free Zone With One Manageable Tip
On first instinct, we see snakes as danger noodles, but for much of the U.S., they are just pest control. Still, a trick with your lawn could keep them out.
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How To Identify What Unwanted Critter Is Damaging Your Yard Or Garden
Digging seems innocent, but from unsightly dirt piles to shredded lawns, it can be a real problem. Once you identify who is doing the damage, you can stop them.
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10 Plants That Are Attracting Unwanted Boxelder Bugs To Your Yard Or Garden
If you're seeing an influx of boxelder bugs on your property, it may be because you've inadvertently attracted them yourself with one of these 10 common plants.
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Prevent Snakes From Hiding Out In Your Yard With One Essential Task
As cute and helpful snakes can be for keeping pests away, you can make your yard less inviting to them by adjusting a weekly chore you're already doing.
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The Best Time Of Day To Water The Lawn For Healthy Grass
When you water your lawn has direct effect on your ability to get the right amount of water. Here's how your timing may be why you are under or overwatering.
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Hibiscus Need Special Attention In Fall - Here's What To Check For Better Blooms
Whether you've got a hardy hibiscus or a tropical variety, this shrub needs a little TLC in autumn when the weather cools down. These garden tasks can help.
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The Popular Feature That May Be Attracting Snakes To Your Garden
Seeing more snakes in your grass? One cause might be a certain yard feature that gardeners love. Luckily, there are steps you can take to reverse the problem.
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Don't Skip This Essential Fall Task When Winterizing A Fruit Tree
While it's easy to add pruning and raking to our winterizing to-do list, there's one important task we often forget that can save our trees from fatal damage.
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How To Avoid Attracting Snakes To Your Yard This Fall
If you're neglecting certain fall tasks, you could be making your yard a safe haven for all your local snakes. Prevent an autumn snake invasion with these tips.
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Essential Fall Tasks To Keep Hostas Healthy Before Cold Weather Rolls In
Persistent and low maintenance, it's easy to forget about hostas in your fall cleanup. But simple tasks can save your plants from a horde of pests and the cold.
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Hydrangeas Need Special Care In Fall - Here's What To Do Now For Better Blooms
Your hydrangeas are ready to hibernate for the winter. Before they do, protect them with these fall gardening tasks, and see improved flowers by next year.
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Stop Squirrels From Digging Up Fall Bulbs With A Simple Method
In the fall, squirrels start to dig up the ground. One of their favorite snacks? The flowering bulbs you plant in autumn. Keep them away with a simple trick.
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How To Prevent Boxwoods From Being Destroyed By This Invasive Pest
Boxwoods are a popular shrub for landscaping. Unfortunately, an invasive insect from Asia might be harming the plants. Keep them healthy with these tips.
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The Fresh-Smelling Solution That Can Keep Nasty Ticks Out Of The Garden
No one wants to gain a new tick friend in the garden, but sometimes you have to fight nature with nature. Growing this common plant can help you keep them away.
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How To Identify And Treat A Common Problem With Persimmon Trees
If you're in the persimmon fan club, then watch out for this common problem that will harm your tree. Step one is to identify the threat to a healthy harvest.
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