There’s nothing quite like growing your own popcorn in your garden. Pretty much everyone has enjoyed a big ol’ bowl of popcorn while watching a movie, but you might not have bothered to learn where the corn actually came from.…
Black pepper, a spice that’s likely sitting in your kitchen right now, has a lot more uses than you might expect. From deterring ants and squirrels to aiding in plant health and even stepping into the role of a natural…
Birds avoiding your birdhouse can be frustrating. But the good news is you can typically fix this problem with just a few quick tweaks around your yard. There are many reasons things are not working out, so the key to…
Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is an aromatic, bushy shrub native to the Mediterranean. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this perennial has gray-green, needle-like foliage and spikes of small, tubular, highly fragrant flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white. Lavender…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When groundhogs start hanging around your garden, they can cause some serious damage. These mammals hibernate during the winter, so they feast on as much vegetation as they can during…
With their striped tails, round cheeks, and mischievous personalities, it’s easy to see why people find chipmunks so adorable. It’s also easy to forget that these cute little animals belong to the rodent family, along with mice and rats. Though…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Birds are naturally messy eaters. They fight over seeds in a feeder or may get frightened by something else in the garden, and their flapping wings can spill feed everywhere.…
If you’re dealing with the nuisance of weeds on your patio, you might be surprised to learn that a solution could lie in a common household product: hydrogen peroxide. This might sound unconventional, but a 2024 study published in the…
Soybeans, playing the part of a dietary staple in many cultures, also hold a significant yet underappreciated role in the realm of gardening. If you’re looking for an easy way to give some extra nutrition to your plants, look no further…
Tulips are a beloved spring flower and a welcome sight after months of winter. As long as they are in the right location, many tulip varieties perennialize well and return year after year. Of course, if you’ve realized that your…