It has the body of a mouse, the snout of an anteater, and the poor vision of a mole, and it’s creating tunnels and holes in your lawn. I’m talking, of course, about the shrew. This tiny mammal doesn’t actually cause nearly as much damage as the rodents it resembles (and eats!), but if you’d …
Gardening 101
You may enjoy spending time with your plants because it helps you relieve stress, but that is only one of the many benefits of gardening. Whether growing a large vegetable garden or small ornamental (and great-smelling) flower garden, the physical and mental benefits are plenty. Butterfly gardens, rock gardens, English landscape gardens, and windowsill herb …
Nothing is more satisfying to a home gardener than when their crops come up and they see all the fresh vegetables ready to be enjoyed. However, there are times when an overabundance of tomatoes leaves new gardeners wondering how to store tomatoes to keep them from spoiling faster than you can eat them. After all, …
Growing and spreading rapidly in even the poorest soils and with little water, tree of heaven is, despite its name, the very definition of “weed tree.” It can cause allergies and irritate the skin, suppress the growth of other plants, and play host to other invasive species. Learn how to identify this noxious weed as …
There is an astonishingly long list of plants poisonous to cats! So, are aloe plants poisonous to cats? If you are a keen gardener and cat lover, it’s best to know which ones to avoid – particularly if your feline likes to chew on things. Aloes make a beautiful, feature-rich addition to gardens in hot, …
Sustainable living is on your radar. You want to be a responsible citizen that takes care of the planet and does what you can to live an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. You recycle. You buy organic foods whenever possible. And you try to combine your errands so you don’t use too much fuel. Maybe you carpool to …
Succulents come in many unique varieties and can be so much fun to grow. Not so much fun? A mealybug infestation! These nasty little insects attack succulents indoors and out and can quickly spread from one plant to another if left unchecked. Learn how to get rid of mealybugs on succulents easily and effectively without …
Is your lavender plant turning yellow or failing to thrive? Learn how to save a dying lavender plant and restore it to health. If your lavender plant has seen better days, it’s not over yet! You can do a few things to revive a dying lavender plant before you call it quits. Although lavender tends …
If you’ve never had a hummingbird feeder, you’ve missed a great addition to your backyard. Children love to watch them, and to be honest, they can be a lot of fun for adults, too! There are many different brands of backyard hummingbird feeders on the market, as well as a variety of different food mixes. …
The prospect of nurturing a small seed into a flourishing plant, yielding food for your kitchen table, is undeniably gratifying. The journey from seed to harvest is a source of satisfaction and a delightful effort that promises a sense of accomplishment. Here are some common gardening mistakes to avoid when you start gardening. Many mistakes …