Planting hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) in your garden would add beauty and pops of color, like pink, yellow, red, and orange to your backyard. They have thin paper-like petals in a trumpet shape with a yellow-colored anther in the center. Often…
Mulching around the base of plants is an important and beneficial step that gardeners should take to foster a healthy garden. One common household food you likely eat from time to time is corn on the cob, and saving the…
Bird feeders are a wonderful way to bring all sorts of different birds into your backyard. If you’re a fan of stepping out onto your deck or patio in the morning with a hot cup of coffee and watching your…
While we enjoy watching the leaves change and fall as winter approaches, keeping up with the yard’s maintenance is vital. The combination of leaves and rain can clog your rain gutters if they’re not properly cleaned. Cleaning the leaves with…
Ticks are small blood-feeding arachnids that latch onto humans and animals alike. In the quest to tackle tick infestations, you may come across a variety of suggested home remedies, including the use of salt. The theory posits that salt can dehydrate and…
If the thought of walking out to your garden amidst slithering snakes makes your skin crawl, you’re not alone. It’s really too bad for them, but the fact remains: the sight of a snake strikes mortal fear into the hearts…
We all recognize them. They’re virtually silent as they crawl around your home, leaving you unaware of their presence until one drops from the window frame onto your arm. These pests, including the common brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys),…
If you see tiny insects with a soft, cottony appearance, typically on the undersides of leaves, stems, and even in the soil, you may have a mealybug infestation in your hands. While they may seem harmless, the presence of mealybugs…
If you love watching deer from your window, keeping these creatures out of your garden might be a concept that would never cross your mind. If you don’t usually get wildlife around your home, sighting deer in your yard could…
Gardens anywhere outside of southern Florida tend to look sparse in winter. Trees have few or no leaves and beds are snow-covered. The lawn is lackluster, hit hard by frosts, and cold-sensitive plants are bundled in frost cloth or mulch.…