Garden season is here. Let’s talk about natural pest control. Many gardeners tend to grow flowers in front, and vegetables in back, and that’s a fine way to garden. But did you realize you can get more from your vegetable garden if you also plant flowers nearby? Natural Pest Control There are several flower varieties […]
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How To Kill Ants Naturally With Only One Ingredient
Summer is one of the best times of the year. But with summer comes an obnoxious amount of household pests–especially ants. Let’s face it, nothing kills a mood quite like opening the sugar container only to see a group of ants helping themselves! The good news is that you can conquer those ants before they […]
Summer Bloomin’ Happens So Fast: Summer Flowers
Summer doesn’t last long, and neither do the summer flowers that bloom during those hot months. However, if your garden is primarily full of spring flowers and bulbs and fall blooming flowers, there will be an interval of time during the hottest months of July and August when your garden looks a little lackluster. That’s […]
Is Your Yard Deer Candy? Plants And Shrubs That Deer Eat
Is your yard deer candy? Most gardeners want to know the plants and shrubs that deer eat so they can avoid planting them. There are some people who don’t mind it if their yard is deer candy, but I’m not one of them. If you feel the same way, you’ll want to stick around for […]
What A Bird Wants, What A Bird Needs: Attract Birds To Your Yard
Have you ever wondered how to attract birds to your yard? Many gardeners also enjoy bird watching, especially when the birds come to enjoy the garden you’ve worked so hard on. If you’ve wondered how to attract birds to your yard, wonder no more. Today’s post has the just the information you need! Let’s call […]
Deer Resistant Bulbs For Spring Planting
If you deal with deer in your area, it’s helpful to know the most deer resistant bulbs for spring planting. Nothing is more disappointing than to plant some beautiful bulbs for spring, only to discover that the deer love to feast on them. {Tulip bulbs, I’m looking at you!}. So let’s just avoid tulip bulbs […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Russian Sage
Russian Sage, or Perovskia atriplicifolia, is an aromatic and beautiful plant that resists both deer and pests. The leaves and stems are aromatic, while the purple flowers catch the eye of people and insects alike. This lovely plant is drought-tolerant and a hardy, vigorous grower perfect for Zones 4-9. Sunlight Needs: Russian Sage needs an […]
10 Ways to Use Baking Soda in the Garden
We often rely on the newest, most expensive gardening products in order to protect our plants. Sometimes it’s necessary to pull out the big guns on hard-to-tackle garden problems, but many issues can be solved with the creative use of baking soda! Here are ten ways to use baking soda in the garden. 10 Ways […]