Pest Control

Proper disposal is crucial to a garden’s health and visual appeal, whether you’re pruning branches or disposing of scale-infested cherry laurel. There are three main methods for getting rid of …

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 …