No one wants pests hiding out in their yard. They are a major nuisance and can damage plants, eat crops, and even spread diseases. While many commercial pesticides are available, ammonia is a natural alternative often used in the home. You…
Whether you’re a novice gardener or have a green thumb, starting your seedlings indoors boasts countless benefits. This is also a necessity during cold winter months. Not all seeds, however, must be started indoors, so check the package before planting.…
Propagating plants is a fulfilling experience for plant enthusiasts, whether you have a fully developed green thumb or not. It provides an opportunity to witness and facilitate the growth cycle firsthand, from a tiny cutting to a thriving plant. Experimenting…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cornstarch is a gluten-free carbohydrate produced from a corn kernel’s endosperm — the huge, yellow outer portion. Though this powder has been traditionally used to thicken soups and gravies, there are…
Rabbits are small, sweet, furry animals that never make a peep. Their quietness is admired if you have them as pets, but getting rid of them can be challenging when they’re freely roaming and destroying your garden. If you have…
KeepOnGrowin / YouTube Pool noodles are a warm-weather essential, but they can be used for more than just having fun in the sun. There are tons of pool noodle hacks for around the house that take advantage of the toy’s…
Those extra chopsticks in your kitchen junk drawer have so much wasted potential. Helping you slurp down takeout might be their intended purpose, but we’re giving them new life outside the cupboard and all around the house. These wooden utensils…
Savvy shoppers know the appeal of Aldi. The chain started in Germany and has become a popular choice for affordable groceries. Yet Aldi superfans know that the rotating selection of “Aldi Finds” is the true star. Aldi regularly updates their…
In your quest to fend off garden pests, catnip can be a surprising but effective ally, especially against Japanese beetles. These are invasive pests with a metallic blue-green head and copper-brown wing covers, typically around half an inch in length. Originating…
If you enjoy brewing a hot cup of coffee each morning, you might have a powerful pest deterrent sitting in your coffee machine. If your backyard is plagued with weasels, make sure to save your spent coffee grounds rather than…