Unsplash Adorable as they may appear, raccoons are one pest no one wants to deal with. The key is to stop them from entering your property before they can get up to no good in your yard, garden, or garbage…
You must act fast when aphids arrive in your garden, or the population will spiral out of control. Aphids drink from your plants and cause several issues like discolored leaves, galls, and transmitting diseases. They’re no fun to deal with,…
When growing different plants in your garden, you’ll want to make sure you plant seedlings with enough space in between each row for adequate growth and to allow space for weeding. This will provide plenty of air circulation and allow…
We use shovels for all sorts of yard work, whether it’s getting the soil ready for planting, moving mulch, or shoveling snow off pathways. Whatever the chore, a good old-fashioned shovel can help you get it done. The only downside…
There are few herbs as fragrant as fresh basil. The fast-growing annual herb is a part of the mint family and is popular for its culinary and medicinal uses. Basil thrives in warm weather and moist conditions. It starts to decline…
Cutworms, the larvae of small brown or tan moths with bands, are notorious for the harm they inflict on various plants, including grasses, herbs, fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and even weeds. Their name “cutworm” is derived from their destructive behavior of…
If you have a home garden, then you have to be prepared to deal with the ugly as well as see the beautiful. Your fruits and flowers will bring you joy, but weed growth is a monster that never quite…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While most spiders are not dangerous, brown recluse spiders, which have a signature violin-shaped marking on their backs, can be. Being bitten by a brown recluse can cause headache, fever,…
Houseplants offer an aesthetic appeal to your home whilst also improving air quality, but not all make suitable indoor companions. Dumb cane, also known as Dieffenbachia, is one stunning yet problematic plant that, despite its visual appeal, you might want to…