Gardening enthusiasts know that nurturing thriving plants can include the use of pest repellants. With the presence of pests, the application of substances to repel bugs and other unwelcome guests becomes a necessary step in maintaining a healthy garden ecosystem.…
Mites are small but mighty pests that can infest and damage your plants when you aren’t looking. They’re so small that you likely won’t notice them without a magnifying glass, and since they live underneath leaves, you’re bound to miss…
It can be unsettling to see a strange, reddish liquid oozing out of your tree. This can give the appearance that it is bleeding and may stain the bark. You might immediately assume the worst — that your tree is…
The sound of mice scampering around in your garden and chomping away at your plants is unpleasant and can leave you with a feeling of disgust. Beyond mice destroying your crops, what’s concerning too is they can infect your garden…
After boiling your carrots, green beans, or cauliflower, don’t toss out that vegetal bathwater. Instead of pouring it down the sink (which, depending on what you’ve boiled, might make a stink), give it to your garden. This juice is packed…
Dealing with an unexpected invasion of wasps can be quite a hassle, especially when you just want to relax and enjoy your outdoor surroundings with your family and pets. These pesky insects can ruin your outdoor experience and even pose…
The tiniest critters can give a huge fright when spotted scampering across your home. Silverfish, a species of small, multi-legged insects with pronounced antennae, are a common household pest with an affinity for damp, dark spaces. It’s common to discover…
Introduced accidentally to the United States in 1916, Japanese beetles have increased across the eastern U.S. and continue their westward march. These invasive pests pose a considerable risk to gardens and landscapes, targeting the leaves, flowers, and fruits of more…
Not many unwelcome guests strike as much terror as the slithering kind, whether venomous or an innocuous garden variety. Given their highly-elusive nature, snakes are pros at hide-and-seek, often venturing unnoticed when seeking refuge and sustenance on our properties. So,…
When we think about the fact that the only elements plants really need to survive are water, air, and sunlight, it’s easy to convince ourselves that keeping them in our homes should be easy. Yet, how many times have we…