Turn your garden into an outdoor oasis by creating an environment butterflies won’t be able to resist! Start with these simple steps on how to attract butterflies. Remember the old real estate motto: “If you build it, they will come!” How To Attract Butterflies Attract Butterflies By Providing Caterpillar Food Feed the caterpillars (foliage). Introduce […]
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20 Mosquito Repelling Plants
There’s nothing worse than settling down in your backyard for a nice, relaxing evening only to be interrupted by the constant buzz and annoyance of mosquitoes! If you’re anything like me, then mosquitoes love your blood and never have mercy when it comes to sucking you dry! Don’t worry anymore about those pesky bugs, try […]
10 Pest Proof Plants
With the warm summer months and longer nights quickly on their way, it’s inevitable that we’ll spend more time outside. But with the beautiful weather comes the annoying pests and insects! Get rid of pests and enjoy your backyard to the fullest with these 10 plants perfect for pest control. Basil can be used […]
10 Unusual Ways to Get Rid of Flies
Flies are possible the most annoying things that can come into our house. And it seems like when they enter, they don’t ever want to leave. Instead of chasing them around with a fly swatter and seeing how many you can whack, try some of these unusual ideas to get rid of the pests! […]
10 Bugs You Should LOVE in Your Garden
Before you yell “Ew!” and run away, give some bugs a second look! These 10 bugs are good for your greens, also known as “beneficials,” and can be used in place of harmful pesticides. Check out this list of your greatest allies in the garden: 1. Damsel Bugs eat pests like aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, and thrips. […]