Looking for a few all-natural, effective methods to keep aphids out of your garden – and from wreaking havoc on your vegetable plants this year? If there is one pest that brings fear to many a gardener, it’s aphids! One thing is for sure, the tiny, quick-multiplying insects can be hard to stop once they …
Is it really possible to skip using harsh chemical sprays by growing plants to repel mosquitoes instead? Nothing can ruin your summer outdoor plans quicker than a swarm of buzzing, blood-sucking insects. Not only can mosquitoes cause painful bites and welts on your skin, but they can also carry diseases as well. Unfortunately, as the …
Is there a natural way to stop ground moles from ruining your yard and garden space? Moles actually aren’t herbivores at all but are in fact insectivores. So how can they cause so much damage to lawns and the plants growing in them if they aren’t actually eating the plants? While they don’t actually consume …
Looking for safe and effective ways to protect your plants from grasshoppers? Grasshoppers are herbivores that feed on the leaves, foliage, fruit, and stems of plants as well as grasses. They prefer a terrain that is warm, dry, and full of low-lying plants and grasses – making your garden space the perfect target. They typically …
The praying mantis might look a little intimidating at first, but they are the perfect beneficial insect to attract to your garden space! While they are technically called “mantids,” most individuals know this insect as the specific species name “mantis.” Praying mantises are carnivorous insects that feast on all sorts of garden pests and insects, …
When people think of “dill,” they most likely think of a type of pickle – but when you include growing dill in your garden, there are many more benefits that go way beyond turning your cucumbers into a delicious treat! Dill is actually a leafy vegetable and in the same plant family as celery (Apiaceae). …
Looking for a few safe ways to stop chipmunks from digging up your flowers and flowerbeds? Chipmunks are one of the cutest wild animals you can come across. However, when it comes to your garden and flowerbeds, they have the potential to cause massive destruction. Thankfully, there are a few great natural ways to stop …
Looking for a few simple ways to stop mosquitoes in their tracks? As the days begin to warm up and the nights become shorter, you know it won’t be long before the dreaded buzzing sound appears in your ears. You see the first one flying near your head and then you see another. Before long, you …