YouTube Growing roses in your garden provides abundant color, beauty, and fragrance. They’re often the most gifted flower on every memorable holiday. Roses can be challenging to grow if they’re not cared for properly. They are incredibly delicate, so when…
When you dive into your gardening work, reach for a bottle of castile soap. This isn’t just soap; it’s your multi-tool for various garden issues. Whether you’re dealing with powdery mildew, cleaning your gardening tools, or fighting off pests, castile…
When you’re getting a veggie garden started, the tender seedlings you’re nurturing may need a little extra protection from the elements to get their roots down. Empty plastic milk jugs serve as perfect recyclables when it comes to creating covers…
Plenty of common household items will rid your property of ants, from borax to vinegar. However, a green and fragrant way to stop ants from invading your garden is by planting various herbs to repel them. Strong floral scents that…
If you have a problem with skunks, the issue is no laughing matter, especially since they are the primary carriers of rabies in the Midwestern United States. Luckily, they’re normally quite shy and only come out at night, so most of…
Tomatoes are without a doubt a garden favorite. This plump, juicy red fruit also serves as one of the most versatile foods in the kitchen, so it’s no surprise gardeners always keep them around. Tomatoes are some of the easiest…
Squash vine borers are some of the most common and detrimental pests to zucchini, pumpkin, summer squash, and winter squash plants. Once squash vine borers get inside, it’s difficult to take back the health of a once-thriving plant. Fortunately, with just a…
Wolfgang Hasselmann/Unsplash We’ve all had those nights. The stars are out, the air is calm, but then there’s that unmistakable, endless chirping. Crickets might seem like little harmless night singers, but any passionate gardener knows they can wreak havoc in…
If you’re a cat parent, you know how mischievous these adorable furry friends can be when left to their own devices. Your houseplants may have also fallen victim to your cat’s curious and somewhat devious nature. Cats are often drawn…
Few things can make your skin crawl like seeing a centipede scurrying across your floor out of your peripheral vision, and you may have heard that salt is a surefire way to get rid of them. Some folks believe sprinkling…