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Deer Used To Destroy My Garden, Until I Discovered This Spray That’s Safe For Plants & Animals
Deer devoured my garden plants for years until I discovered this spray. Since then, it's been sayonara to nibbled stems and hello to beautiful blooms!
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This Clever Grapefruit Trap Keeps Slugs Away Naturally – and Costs Almost Nothing
Slugs can easily destroy all your hard work in the garden. Try this grapefruit slug trap trick to keep the slimy mollusks at bay!
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How To Prevent Mosquitoes In Bird Baths – Keep Skeeters Out With These 4 Cheap & Easy Tricks
Mosquitoes and standing water are a match made in heaven. Learn how to prevent mosquitoes in the bird bath with a few simple tricks & take control of your yard.
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Try These 4 Uses For Orange Peels In The Garden & Transform Fruit Scraps Into Plant Pick-Me-Ups
Don’t bin the remains from your orange harvests – you’d be amazed at what you can do with orange peels in the garden, as we reveal some novel and surprisingly effective tips
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These Farmer-Approved Overalls Helped Protect Me From Ticks In My Garden All Summer Long
During tick season, I always put on my favorite pair of overalls before stepping foot in the garden. Here's why and where you can get a pair for yourself.
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People Hate This Toxic Weed, But I Secretly Love It – Discover The Unexpected Benefits Of The Beautiful Pokeweed Plant
Sure it's poisonous and invasive, but to me, pokeweed is the perfect plant for a wildlife garden. Here's why I love this noxious weed no matter what people say.
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How To Get Rid Of Boxelder Bugs Naturally – Safe Ways To Make Nuisance Bugs Buzz Off!
Boxelder bugs can be a major nuisance around your house, but how do you get rid of them naturally? Learn tips and tricks to take care of these pesky bugs.
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This genius cotton ball trick naturally repels flies and mosquitoes – and makes your home smell incredible
Adding aromatic essential oils to cotton balls creates a powerful pest repellent that has the added benefit of creating a natural diffuser.
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What I’ve Learned About Deer – How To Cope With Damage, And How To Stop Deer From Eating Plants
Deer are part of our ecosystem, but they can be voracious. Learn how to stop deer from eating plants from someone who has battled them for years!
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This common kitchen spice is a universal pest deterrent for squirrels, slugs, wasps, ants, aphids, and more – but it must be used the right way
Cayenne pepper is the ultimate natural pest control solution, but get it wrong and you will do more harm than good. Discover how to get the best out of it.
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Ticks Are Everywhere This Summer – Here Are 3 Easy Ways To Keep Them Away & Stay Safe In Your Garden
Tick populations are surging this summer. Learn how to keep ticks away from you and your family so you can enjoy your garden and the great outdoors.
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I’m A Professional Garden Writer And These Are The 6 Plants I’d Never Grow Again
I've made a lot of mistakes in my gardens over the years, but deciding to grow these plants were some of the worst. Here are the 6 plants I'd never grow again.
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Keep Your Patio Pest-Free This Summer With These 5 Potted Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
Tell biting insects to buzz off with these five potted plants that repel mosquitoes! Plus, one plant mosquitoes love that you should avoid at all costs.
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Don’t Touch Without Gloves! 8 Poisonous Weeds You Should Not Remove Bare-Handed
While weed spotting is usually geared towards pulling them out quickly, there are exceptions. Check out these poisonous weeds and noxious plants – and grab your best gloves!
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Beware! These 5 New Types Of Pests Could Plague Your Garden This Summer
Just when you thought you had seen the scariest garden pests, along come five new troublemakers. Swot up on these new types of pests so you know what to expect
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Do Deer Eat Peonies? How To Keep Them Away And Save Your Gorgeous Blooms
Peonies are not usually favored by deer, but sometimes they go after the young shoots of the plants anyways. Learn how to keep deer away from beautiful blooms.
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5 Ways To Protect Your Garden Against Flooding This Spring, According To An Expert
Climate-resilient gardening expert Kim Stoddart explains how to get your garden ready for April showers and help reduce the risk of flooding this spring.
