Looking for a few all-natural, effective methods to stop aphids from damaging the plants in your vegetable garden? Aphids can be a nightmare in the garden. One thing is for sure, the tiny, quick-multiplying insects can be hard to stop once they gain a foothold. And once they do, they can quickly bring harm to …
When it comes to keeping your cucumber plants safe from pests and disease, there are 3 simple secrets you can employ this spring and summer that will go a long way to helping your plants stay out of harms way. No matter how you grow your cucumbers, it can be quite the challenge for gardeners …
Did you know there is one little and very simple trick that can keep birds from building nests around your home, porch, shed, garage, or barn? And yes – it really works! Birds certainly play an important and welcome role in outdoor spaces. They’re natural pest controllers at heart. In fact, they are important to …
Having trouble stopping carpenter bees from damaging the wood surfaces on your home, garage, barn or fences? Spring is here, and so begins the onslaught of carpenter bees. And they can be relentless! Carpenter bees can cause extensive damage to the exterior wood surfaces all over your property. Not just to the wood siding and …
Looking for a few simple, safe and effective ways to keep squirrels and chipmunks from digging up the plants and bulbs in your flowerbeds, pots and containers this spring? As soon as spring arrives and the soil begins to warm, so do the gardening challenges that come with it. Especially when it comes to squirrels …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep ticks out of your yard this spring and summer? Ticks are more than just a nuisance. The tiny insects can pose serious dangers to both your family and your pets. They carry diseases such Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more – all of …
Looking for the best pest and drought resistant bush to plant and grow in your landscape this year – with little worry of deer, rabbits or a lack of rain bothering it? Then you need to grow weigela! When it comes to choosing a shrub that thrives in the landscape with little effort, it’s hard …
Looking for a few simple tips to get rid of aphids on your houseplants – and keep them safe from aphid attacks in the future for good? Aphids are the most common household insect pest of all – and it’s easy to see why. Due to their small size, aphids can easily come indoors through …
Did you know that plain old cinnamon can help keep mice out of your home, shed, garage and even stored cars and campers? Not only does it work as a natural repellent, but it also lets you avoid using harsh traps or toxic chemicals, keeping you, your family and pets safer in the process! Believe …
Looking for a way to stop stink bugs from coming inside your house this fall? Ever since being accidentally introduced into the U.S. a few decades back, the stink bug population has spiraled out of control. And it only continues to worsen with each passing year! The pest is now thought to be in 44 …