Natural Pest Control: How to Deter Lawn Grubs with Neem Oil
Grubs — hungry young beetles that haven’t taken the shape of a beetle just yet — may be small, but they can do a lot of damage to your lawn, as they live in the soil and munch on plant…
Grubs — hungry young beetles that haven’t taken the shape of a beetle just yet — may be small, but they can do a lot of damage to your lawn, as they live in the soil and munch on plant…
Out of all the critters that might crawl, scuttle, or slither onto your property, an alligator is one of the most fearsome. Reptilian by nature and fearsome by design, these sharp-toothed lizards can be found in the rivers, swamps, and…
Moles might look like cute cartoon characters, but they can cause a lot of damage to your yard. They will dig up your lawn to create their tunnel systems and molehills, or when searching for earthworms and other food, leaving…
The festive season is almost upon us, and while others are thinking about gift lists and photos with Santa, gardeners are wondering what kind of second life to give their real Christmas trees. To compost or not to compost it?…
Even people who love autumn foliage colors probably aren’t as excited when the leaves land on the ground and require raking. Although multiple tips exist for making raking the leaves in your yard easier, it’s still a tough chore. The…
Although Mother Nature’s glory is unmatched during fall, this season also brings the back-breaking task of raking fallen leaves. Raking leaves is necessary to clean your backyard, especially if you’re dealing with a thick layer, to ensure they don’t suffocate…
With its beautiful blue and purple flowers, you’ll find that adding bluebeard (Caryopteris) to your property is well worth the investment. If you plant bluebeard in the right locations including along your property line, in your pollinator garden, or along a…
In the waning days of summer, nature’s tapestry is adorned with the intricate creations of both funnel weaver spiders and webworms (although the latter are nuisance pests). Late summer becomes a canvas where these arachnids and moth larvae showcase their…
Trees are an indispensable part of our society and ecosystem. Not only do they beautify our environment, but they help to purify the air we breathe and the water we drink. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances call for trees to be put…
Even though snow shoveling has achieved cult status and is considered the go-to by homeowners for removing snow, it’s a back-breaking and time-consuming task that will suck all your winter fun. So, if you’re tired of manually removing the layer…