We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hummingbirds are one of the most eye-catching creatures to witness, which is why bird watchers are eternally fascinated by them. Hanging feeders in your yard can provide you with an inexpensive way…
When it comes to planting corn, timing is everything. Corn is a warm-season crop and a sun-hungry vegetable plant that thrives in temperate climates, therefore, the ideal planting time varies depending on your region. One useful guideline that can help…
As unnerving as it can be knowing wasps are nearby, they are not usually cause for concern. But while they do not typically become aggressive unless disturbed, many of our daily outdoor activities such as mowing the lawn and watering…
Ants are one of the most prolific animals on earth. In fact, there are about 20 quadrillion of them in the world — that’s about 2.5 million of these insects for every human being alive. These tiny critters can crawl…
Birdbaths are a wonderful addition to any yard. They not only give your feathered friends a nice spot to bathe and drink, but they also attract them directly to your yard, allowing you to birdwatch from your porch or kitchen…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As summer wears on and the air turns sticky with heat, any lettuces you failed to harvest from your garden or, say, those butterhead seedlings you put in a little…
Age should never come in the way of your love for gardening. If anything, practicing gardening in old age helps keep the body in good shape, stimulates the mind, and boosts mental health. Besides the benefits of physical work, being…
Widely planted as an ornamental vine and used in several floral arrangements, Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) has become infamous for its aggressive growth. As the invasive vine prefers winding around its host trees, it quickly forms a canopy around them,…
You might have made one too many trips to IKEA that left you with an abundance of blue shopping bags. Storing reusable bags in your pantry or closet allows you to grab them when you’re headed to the store and…
If you’re an avid container gardener, or you pot a lot of plants either as seedlings or full-bodied transfers into larger environs, chances are you work with a lot of potting soil mixes. And whether you purchase those mixes pre-made…