Why Compost Can Attract Snakes & How To Prevent It
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 …
Pest-control
Are Butterflies Harmful To Plants?
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 …
Pine Straw As Mulch: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives
When deciding on a weed barrier for a flower bed or garden, one idea that comes up often is the use of Pine Straw. This offers quite a lot of …
Do Bird Feeders Attract Rodents And Snakes?
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 …
3 Ways To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes In Yard Drains
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 …