The other day, I was talking to my 29 year old daughter about her garden. She was telling me about her cabbage starting to yellow and seeing some holes in it. I immediately thought of slugs and snails. Sure enough, when she looked, there were lots of them! Today I’m going to share some of …
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What’s that smell? You might have stinkhorn mushrooms if you catch a whiff of something putrid in the garden and notice some funky fungi growing out of the mulch. But although they look weird and smell terrible, stinkhorn mushrooms might not be bad to have around. What Is a Stinkhorn Mushroom? Stinkhorn mushrooms range from …
There aren’t many pests that are as dangerous as ticks. Because of their ability to transmit serious diseases to humans and pets, ticks threaten your family’s well-being. Below you’ll learn how to get rid of ticks in the yard to have peace of mind throughout the summer. While not necessarily a garden problem, ticks can …
Lavender is such a wonderfully unique herb in its incredible versatility. It can be used for landscaping, cut flowers, cooking, and aromatherapy — and that’s not even a comprehensive list! Interested in building a business around this incredible herb? Keep reading for a helpful overview of how to grow lavender for profit. We’ll examine lavender …
Everybody loves dahlias! With their colorful petals and unique shapes, dahlia flowers come in a variety of shades, such as red, pink, yellow, orange, and purple. But to grow these gorgeous flowers, you must use a good fertilizer and apply it at the right time. So, what is the best fertilizer for dahlias? What Is …
Wouldn’t it be nice if every plant in your yard was just what you wanted? Unfortunately, weeds, poisonous plants, and invasive species make their way into our gardens more easily than we’d like. So, how do you get rid of unwanted plants? Some ways you can kill unwanted plants are: I like flipping the pages …
More than likely, we’ve all had a scare once or twice involving poison ivy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, being educated about poison ivy and how to deal with its effects is important. Learn how to get rid of poison ivy plants from around your house so you can enjoy spending time outdoors. There …
They pollinate wildflowers and crops, contributing to biodiversity as well as human food supplies, and produce the sweet honey we love to stir into tea or drizzle on warm buttermilk biscuits. Although we fear their sting, there is far more to love about bees. The Republic of Slovenia recognized the importance of bees and the …
Although they play an important role in native ecosystems, muskrats can cause significant damage with their foraging and burrowing. This semi-aquatic rodent looks like a small beaver with brown fur, a thick body, and large, partially webbed hind feet. Adult muskrats average two and a half pounds and two feet long, including their long, black, …
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 …