Tomato plants are one of the most common crops in backyards across America and one of the easiest plants to grow for beginner gardeners. But that doesn’t mean they don’t require some special attention, especially when they start sprouting sucker shoots…
As we deal with things like colony collapse disorder, and the loss of honeybees due to pesticide and herbicide use (among other causal factors), many gardeners are wanting to try less toxic solutions for pests. You can purchase natural formulas,…
In their carefree acrobatic mode, bushy-tailed squirrels are delightful to watch — until they cross the line and start snacking on your ornamental bulbs. The sight of freshly-dug soil after you’re done planting tulips, crocuses, or any other flowers inspires them…
Spiders are web-weaving wonders, and unfortunately for us, they like to show off their artwork by displaying it in inconvenient spots, like doorways. But here’s a strange yet effective trick to keep them at arm’s length: hot sauce. It all…
Ants are intelligent and will sniff out food wherever it’s available. Not only will they make a beeline for your kitchen counter, but they’ll also invade any outdoor feeders. That’s because the feeders are filled with sugary treats, and if…
A beloved kitchen item used for lining baking trays and wrapping picnic food, aluminum foil has broken boundaries to foray into gardening practices. You’re probably familiar with the sight of foil strips blowing chaotically in the wind to prevent birds…
When spring cleaning season rolls by and you’re giving your attic a thorough cleanse and happen across some ancient treasures, don’t throw them away. Some of the best home decorations you can get are the ones that were repurposed from…
Hummingbirds are beloved and welcome fluttering creatures that many bird lovers desire to see in their yards. They migrate alone, so seeing more than one or two at a time is rare. Placing a feeder is obviously a great way to…
Chances are that there’s dental floss sitting in your medicine cabinet or vanity drawer. At least there should be, since flossing every day is recommended by the American Dental Association, but we won’t judge. While cleaning between your teeth is…
Thyme is a popular culinary herb that adds a robust flavor to a variety of dishes. It is a beginner-friendly and easy-to-grow herb that you can harvest all year. However, thyme can turn brown and die like any other plant.…