The African violet is an absolutely stunning flowering plant that’s best known and loved for its beautiful bunches of violet-colored flowers. These flowers offer a striking contrast against the vibrant green foliage. However, it has very precise and specific growing needs that you must fulfill if you truly wish to see your plant burst into …
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Squirrels are fast critters that need energy throughout the day. Because of constant movement and activity, squirrels need a diet that’s packed with nutrients that give them energy throughout the day and keep them full. Here’s the best food for squirrels: place some in a squirrel feeder for hours of entertainment. There are various types …
One of the easiest ways to see a variety of new bird species is to set up a bird feeder in your yard. There’s nothing better than looking out of your window to see a new species you haven’t seen before. The only question is, how do you continue attracting birds during the winter months …
Most gardeners have favorite tools that they prefer to use. It is quite common for a gardener to care just as much about his or her gardening equipment as they do flowers and plants. There are a number of useful gardening supplies that are essential for gardening chores. Hoes, shovels, spades, wheelbarrows, hoses, watering cans, …
If you have some unexplained issues in your backyard, such as holes in your lawn and compost pile, missing eggs from your chicken coop, or empty bird feeders, you might have a raccoon problem. If so, I’m sure you’ll want to know how to get rid of raccoons: they should not be welcomed guests around …
Rabbits might be fun to look at and cute, but if you’re not careful, they will eat your garden in no time. I often wondered what is the best rabbit repellent for my garden, and today I’m going to share with you the results of my research. I only want to use non toxic repellents: …
If you like working outdoors, keeping your garden alive and landscape nice and trim, you need some yard shoes. I know what you’re thinking: why pay for yard working shoes, when I can just use my old sneakers? I’ll tell you why! Why Should You Invest In Yard Working Shoes? Yard work involves walking, standing …
Even thinking about coming in contact with this plant can get those feelings of itching start to creep in. If you’ve ever come in contact with this nasty bush, then you know the importance of being aware of its existence and effect on you and your body. Learn how to get rid of poison sumac, …
The songbirds have gone south for the winter, the air has chilled and your flower beds are spent. They are in need of a thorough fall cleaning so that in the spring you can get right to planting and tending to your spring flowers. Here’s how to clean flower beds in the fall. How To …
Can you identify? After a weekend of gardening and/or canning, do your hands look like a car mechanic’s hands? Peeling beets and plums, shelling walnuts or digging in the garden will surely give you garden hands (also known as farmer hands or canning hands), full of scratches, cuts and deep stains on your skin. Before …