Pest Control

It’s normal to find insects in your shrubs. For example, you can find butterflies and ladybugs, which are always nice to see. Others, like flies, may not be as welcome.  …

Chances are, if you are researching “natural insecticides for fire ants,” you are looking for a non or less-toxic substance or procedure to rid your yard of these pests. Several …

My vermicomposting adventures have made me realize how fast composting worms can populate. I’ve watched with amazement as the number of red wigglers has grown in my worm bin, so …

When you are piling up yard debris and food scraps for composting, you may start worrying that snakes may decide to make a home under that nice, shady canopy that …

Is it possible that butterflies are harmful to plants? This seems like a silly question. “Haven’t you ever heard of butterfly gardens? Most gardeners want to attract butterflies.” The idea …

A rock flower bed can really enhance the look of your yard but does it attract snakes? This was an answer I needed and it wasn’t very easy to find. …

If you have clay soil and you are struggling with ants and what to do about them, you may want to take pause before pulling out the poisons. I’ve dealt …

If you have ever wondered whether or not having bird feeders would attract rodents and snakes, I have quite the story for you. I’ve also spent some time researching this …

Long ago, I discovered the value of french drains in preventing standing water in a yard. This is especially true when the lawn has a significant amount of clay in …