When spring arrives so do those annoying mosquitoes. Instead of going the chemical route with insect repellent, here is a collection of deet-free mosquito repellent plants to … [Read more...]
21 Epsom Salt Garden “Cheats” You Don’t Want To Miss!
There are many reasons to use Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) in the garden. It contains magnesium one of what vegetable garden growers call the "major minor" elements. It … [Read more...]
10 Natural Methods To Get Rid Of Wasps Or Help You Live With Them
If you have a wasp problem, you are no doubt in a quandary as to what to do about it. Chemical wasp control is certainly less than desirable due to the negative impact it can … [Read more...]
Tips For Grading The Landscape
Summary: Before any planting of the landscape is done it should determined if any grading of the property or landscape site is required. If the ground is uneven and grading … [Read more...]
Compost Tumblers: Is It the Right Composting Choice for You?
Composting comes from an age-old natural process and gained popularity from backyard gardeners and organic gardeners. True to the law of supply and demand, growing interest … [Read more...]
Elephant Ear Plant: Growing and Care Of Colocasia
The elephant ear plant (aka Colocasia) is a spectacular, jumbo-sized tropical plant that is popular in landscapes across the United States and valuable as a food crop in many … [Read more...]
15 Best Tips That Will Get Rid Of Pesky Stink Bugs
The United States considers Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (aka Halyomorpha halys or BMSB) as invasive pests. These insects come from Asia, but it somehow turned up in North … [Read more...]
Coleus Plant Care – For Color In Shade
Good Coleus plant care answers the question of: "What annuals can I grow in shady places for color during the summer months?" This question confronts many home … [Read more...]
7 Tips For Making And Using Compost In The Garden
Making and using compost all to the exclusion of all chemical fertilizers is not new. Long time gardeners highly recommend using composts and organic matter in the … [Read more...]
How To Get Rid Of Spider Mites [Tell Them Goodbye]
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Nothing can persistently damage your plants other than spider mites. These small arachnids live on the underside of leaves. Moreover, exterminating them may seem like a … [Read more...]
