Whether you’ve got a green thumb or are just dipping your toes into gardening, you’ll need to make sure that your plants all have labels. Mass-manufactured tags can get downright pricey, but you can easily transform empty soda cans into…
Your kitchen likely sees the disposal of several containers every year, especially if you go through a lot of milk. But what if you could repurpose those empty plastic milk jugs, imparting on them a new life that goes hand…
Japanese beetles are a particularly troublesome and destructive invasive species, first introduced in New Jersey in 1916. They’re in multiple states currently, and the damage they’ve done is extensive. Japanese beetles feed on well over 300 species of plants, and…
Cat lovers might balk at the idea of deterring cats from their homes, but strays can wreak all kinds of unwelcome havoc on yards if you’re not careful. They can use your vegetable patch as a litter box, and the smell…
Stink bugs are pesky little insects known for emitting a foul odor when disturbed — which is why they’ve become an unwelcome presence in many gardens and homes. These shield-shaped insects are notorious for damaging a wide range of crops,…
As most gardeners probably know, mint is an invasive, frustrating plant to grow in the garden. If you’ve made the mistake of planting it beside other herbs or vegetables, you’ve probably felt the pains of watching your other plants succumb…
If you’ve got a green thumb, then you probably already know that some seeds require a moist, sunny location to germinate. Moisture is essential as it softens the seed coat, allowing water to penetrate and initiate biochemical changes within the…
When the chilly embrace of winter gradually loosens to welcome the vibrant hues of spring, there’s an undeniable urge to reflect this seasonal transformation within our personal spaces. Dormant gardens, having slumbered under a blanket of frost, now yearn for…
Hummingbirds are among the most engaging garden visitors to watch and are attracted to yards by flowers or hummingbird feeders. Of course, these feeders also attract bees and other insects that enjoy sugary drinks, leading to a variety of hacks…
iNaturalist/Wikimedia Commons Lawn shrimps (aka fairy shrimps, grass shrimps, lawn prawns, or land hoppers), scientifically known as land-based amphipods, are intriguing and often misunderstood creatures that can be found in gardens and lawns. At first glance, these tiny crustaceans might…