Are you looking for the best indoor plants for cats, so that you can enjoy some greenery indoors without worry about their safety? Many people are under the impression that cats and plants don’t mix. There are two common and very real reasons for this. First, many plants are toxic to cats. Secondly, many cats …
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Are you looking to see how to save a peace lily from dying? If you have a peace lily that is dying, is there anything you can do to fix it? The most common reason for peace lilies dying is over-watering. If you see yellow foliage and signs of root rot, you might be able …
Are you a garden and cat lover? The combo can be somewhat terrifying when you aren’t sure what plants you can and can’t have around your kitty. I recently bought a Christmas cactus but became nervous about whether it was toxic or not! So, I wondered: is Christmas cactus poisonous to cats? Thanksgiving and Christmas …
Worms are a common ailment in backyard flocks. As a chicken owner, it’s scary when your babies aren’t doing well. In this article, we will discuss the 6 most common types of worms in chickens, how to detect and treat them and prevent them from coming back. Common Types of Worms in Chickens It’s so …
One of the easiest ways to grow your own mushrooms is by using a hydroponic setup. The process can be difficult for beginners, but with practice, it becomes much easier. I have included some tips below that will help you get started on this rewarding hobby of growing hydroponic mushrooms! “Nature does not hurry, yet …
These are the 4 simplest and most basic of hydroponic setups. Although easily and cheaply built, they are very efficient at growing an impressive array of fresh vegetables… or whatever other plants you might fancy. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for a short time. Check it out! 4 Simple Hydroponic Setups We …
Uh oh! Chances are you have arrived at our hydroponic plant pests page because you have found some bugs in your hydroponics garden. Sorry about that, but please know this was bound to happen, sooner or later. Where did they come from? You used sterile medium, practiced good housekeeping in your grow room, and the …
It is much easier to practice preventive pest control in your hydroponic garden than battling pests and plagues later. A traditional outdoor garden, although it is openly exposed to outdoor pests and plagues, also gets a little help from Mother nature. Wind and rain help to clean the crops of insects and mold. Natural predators …
As a chicken owner, you will inevitably experience a respiratory disease within your flock at some point. Chickens are notorious for respiratory ailments. Today, we’ll look at respiratory diseases in chickens, what causes them, how you can take steps to avoid them, and how to treat them. Respiratory Diseases In Chickens There are several types …
You may notice in the fall that your chickens begin to lose their feathers. This can be alarming if you are experiencing it for the first time, but it is actually a normal occurrence called molting. Let’s take a look at what is molting in chickens and why it happens. If you go out to …