Snakes can be found throughout the U.S., with Texas being a popular hotspot. In fact, you may have already had a few encounters yourself. While some people don’t mind, perhaps you would prefer to keep snakes out of your yard.…
If you don’t want to buy your garden seeds, know that the process for collecting seeds is different for most garden vegetables. For peppers, you can simply let the fruits ripen on the plant, cut them open, and collect seeds.…
Isn’t the dance between plants and fungus as old as life itself? Fungus in the garden appears in various guises, ranging from fuzzy white patches to black sooty mold, and their path of destruction is reflected in wilted leaves and stunted growth.…
A common plant pest you might have come across if you have a vegetable garden is the sap-sucking aphid. The peach-potato aphid is oval-shaped, growing up to about 2mm, and varying in color from pink and pale yellow to green.…
Plants can’t give you a verbal signal for when they’re ready to harvest, but many of them have visual signs. Such is the case for garlic. Garlic is a rather finicky plant you don’t want to handle improperly, so getting…
Hummingbirds might be known for how adorable they are and how impressive their high-speed flapping is, but they’re also great garden visitors for more than just entertainment reasons. Bringing more pollinators into your yard is an easy way to guarantee…
When it comes to our gardens, certain insects are generally considered a nuisance at best, and a plague at worst. No one wants a greedy slug or a lazy snail decimating their prize plants or a curious caterpillar munching upon…
If you’re looking to curate a garden that will re-sprout year after year without having to constantly purchase new greenery, it’s a good idea to invest in perennial plants. Sometimes, however, those first few plants you purchased aren’t filling in…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re an avid gardener, you likely take pride in having a vibrant garden full of plants. However, as a result, you may find it challenging to keep track of them…
Rabbits, even wild ones, are undeniably cute. But there are some instances where advice on how to attract bunnies to your garden will be brushed aside regardless of your love of fluffy wildlife. In fact, far from it; you want…