Latest articles by Caroline Bloomfield
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How To Grow Beautiful Asters in Your GardenSweet, old-fashioned aster flowers will fill your garden spaces with color in late summer and fall, and their small daisy-like flowers are a perfect addition for beauty and pollinators.
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Are Peace Lilies Toxic To Cats? What You Need To KnowYour peace lily and cats aren’t a perfect combination, but these plants are not necessarily deadly for cats. If your cat eats a peace lily it will cause irritation but probably won't prove fatal.
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Slugs Eating Your Plants? Offer Them a Beer InsteadSlugs and snails love beer, but they're no match for a slug beer trap. Learn how beer will lure them away from your vegetables, flowers, and special plants like hostas.
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How To Identify Poison Ivy To Prevent A Painful Rash – Plus, Common Lookalike PlantsOne mistake you don’t want to make is not knowing what poison ivy and oak look like. Learn about the differences in some poisonous plants to avoid.
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CARPENTER ANTS - A DIY GUIDECarpenter ants don't eat wood and, with a bit of patience, you can eliminate them with homemade remedies.
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Shade Loving Plants: Stunning Selections for Flowers, Foliage & Fruit in Low Light SpacesThink shade loving plants are a myth? These phenomenal low-light superstars transform the shadows into a sanctuary of luminous ornamentals and lush loveliness
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How To Grow Peonies The Right WayPeonies are showstoppers in the garden, as long as you treat them right. We've got everything you need to know.
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English Ivy Tree Damage: Tips On Removing Ivy From TreesWithout periodic pruning, the English ivy vine can become a nuisance when it climbs your trees. Learn about ivy damage to trees and what to do about it.
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Poison Oak Removal: Learn How To Get Rid Of Poison Oak PlantsPoison oak growing near your home can be disturbing. Unfortunately, getting rid of poison oak is not easy, but it's possible to get it under control. Here's how.
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What Is White Campion & How To Control White Campion WeedsIt has pretty flowers, but is white campion a weed? Yes, and if you see flowers on the plant, the next step is seed production, so it?s time to take measures to control it. Here is some white campion info that will help you if this plant has appeared on your property.
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Burdock Management & Tips For Controlling Common Burdock WeedsBurdock is an invasive herbaceous weed with a long, taproot that may invade your lawn or garden. Mow it before it flowers and dig up the entire taproot.
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Torpedograss Weeds: Tips On Torpedograss ControlHow to safely and naturally get rid of torpedograss presents a great challenge, but it can be done.
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Controlling Prostrate Pigweed - Tips To Remove And Kill Prostrate PigweedTo kill prostrate pigweed amend your sandy soil, put on your gloves, and start pulling them out by the roots.
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Managing Tumbleweeds – Learn About Russian Thistle Control MethodsIf you view tumbling tumbleweed as an icon of the American West, you are not alone. Tumbleweed's real name is Russian thistle and it is very, very invasive. For information about Russian thistle weeds, including tips on how to get rid of Russian thistle, click here.
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Coltsfoot Information: Learn About Coltsfoot Growing Conditions And ControlOnce valued as medicine, Coltsfoot can invade your garden space. It's easier to eradicate than some, but it takes a bit of perseverance.
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Italian Arum Control: Learn How To Deal With Arum WeedsIt's classified as a toxic weed, so you'll need to control Italian Arum before it takes control of your garden.
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Controlling Johnson Grass and How To Kill Johnson GrassJohnson grass has plagued farmers since its introduction as a forage crop. Many states require landowners to kill the invasive and noxious Johnson grass.
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Is Ruellia Invasive: Tips On How To Get Rid Of Mexican PetuniasPretty Mexican petunia, or Ruellia, has been designated as invasive in 9 states. Be sure to buy the right cultivars.
