When you think of the perfect lawn, neatly manicured grass often comes to mind. But have you considered going a step further? Introducing striping into your garden routine can take your lawn’s aesthetics to a whole new level. Indeed, striping…
When you spend a lot of time and hard work developing your garden, pruning your bushes, and weeding out the stranglers, the last thing you want to see is a cat lurking or urinating near the plants. You may have…
Asters are lovely and colorful flowers that please both gardeners and pollinators alike. With over 180 species in the Asteraceae family, each with its own unique characteristics, asters are an attractive addition to any garden. Whether you prefer the showy…
Raccoons are generally unwelcome guests. Not only known for having the potential to spread diseases like rabies, these animals are also just plain nuisances. Colloquially referred to as “trash pandas,” these small mammals are notoriously found knocking over garbage cans…
Horsetail weed is a persistent intruder that can be challenging to eliminate from your garden or lawn. When you first see the young green shoots, you may be inclined to pull them out immediately. However, proceed with caution, as yanking…
Sleep texting is a type of parasomnia that involves sending or replying to a text message while you’re asleep. Parasomnias are disruptive sleep disorders that can occur during both rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM stages of sleep (via Greatist).…
If you’re looking for ways to decorate with pink pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana ‘Rosea’), you’re sure to find inspired ideas plastered over Pinterest boards and Etsy shop pages. It dries well, and there’s no denying it looks cute as it…
As a homeowner, once you have termites, damage may already be done. The best way to protect against termites is to be vigilant about repelling them so they don’t enter your home. One simple way to repel termites is to…
Baking soda is well-lauded for its versatility when used around the house, from tackling difficult stains on hard surfaces to deodorizing smelly enclosures. Also used outdoors to turn hydrangeas different shades of red and pink, the household pantry find has…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few homeowners are unhappy if they spot a hummingbird flitting about their garden. Many of us enthusiastically hang a nectar-filled feeder near a window or under a porch roof, hoping…