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?
Fallen bird feed attracts rodents including mice, rats, and squirrels. These critters are food sources for snakes so, as one animal group moves in to feed, so does the other. …
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 …