PESTS, INSECTS & OTHER

Discover the wonders of nature in warding off pesky fleas and ticks! Here are 20 marvelous plants that don’t just beautify your garden but also …

No matter how cute raccoons may appear, remember that they have those bandit masks for a reason! Even though they are a wildlife species, they …

When the frost bites, so do the pests! While your garden might appear dormant, certain critters are working overtime to stake their claim.  They say …

Summertime sometimes comes with swarms of grasshoppers. You will often see them happily hopping around your garden. They might stay or continue on with their …

And the award for the most disgusting creature goes to earwigs! Contrary to popular belief, these nuisances have nothing to do with our ears (thankfully).  …

Ah, spring – the season where gardens strut their stuff in a symphony of colors. It’s almost too good to be true. Almost, because deer …

It’s happened to the best of us – your cucumber plant is thriving, and then, BAM, a tiny army of spider mites shows up and …

Although squirrels are cute little animals, they are not welcome in our gardens! These little deviants are constantly looking for food, so if you don’t …

Picture this: a pantry without a single ant in sight. Sounds impossible, right?  Well, it doesn’t have to be! With a few powerful scents, you …

Squirrels may be adorable, but when they start stealing your tomatoes, it’s a whole different story. If you’ve ever found a half-eaten tomato on the …

We can all agree that some flowers look irresistible and we want to add them to our gardens without further thinking. But what if one …

When we decide to grow a certain outdoor or houseplant, it can often turn out to be more beneficial than we first thought! For instance, …

A garden full of wildlife is always such a joy, and hummingbird moths are some of the coolest visitors.  They go quickly from flower to …

I’ve heard about snakes and their importance to the ecosystem so many times that I should be less scared of them by now. Well, that’s …

Many dream of having a lovely and blooming garden, but when exploding mushrooms and yellow slimes appear on their mulch, the dream is tainted. Thankfully, …

In the garden, we’re no strangers to the constant buzz of insects. Some of us love them, while others? Not so much.  Most gardeners are …

Watermelons looking less than perfect? Wondering what’s causing the problem? I’ve been there too! I started growing watermelons a couple of years ago, and last …

Is there anything worse than cockroaches? I had a bad run with them in my last apartment, and they were so disgusting, I had to …

Fungus gnats are pesky critters that can damage your houseplants significantly. They reproduce like crazy and overtake your entire plant collection in no time!  It’s …

We can all agree on one thing – midges are the worst! I’ve had my fair share of encounters with these tiny pests, and trust …

Hydrangeas produce lush, colorful blooms that catch everyone’s attention. In some cases, they may receive unwanted attention from pesky critters that like munching on their …

Tired of dealing with pesky voles wreaking havoc in your garden? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!  These small creatures can ruin …

Let’s talk about a pesky problem that’s been bugging me (and probably you too): ticks in the yard! Yuck, ticks!!  Picture this: you’re enjoying a …

Being a homeowner means you’re bound to cross paths with critters from time to time. But let’s be honest, when it comes to sharing our …

How much does it take to turn a lawn into a picture-perfect paradise? If you ask any gardener, they’ll tell you it feels like a …

Have you noticed any unusual signs around your home lately? Perhaps you’ve spotted mysterious holes in your wooden furniture or noticed tiny wings discarded near …

Ask any gardener what their biggest headache is, and odds are they’ll say bugs. These tiny troublemakers can turn months of hard work into a …

Every season, your garden welcomes new guests. They can be ones you’ll definitely love to see, such as birds, butterflies, and bees. But on the …

How many times have you heard that growing tomatoes is super fun and highly rewarding? That’s true, but we don’t talk enough about things that …

Tomatoes are everyone’s favorite veggie to grow in the garden – they are easy-to-grow, super delicious, and relatively problem-free.  Still, you’ve got to keep an …

Garlic is a popular veggie that is not so hard to grow – plant it in a well-draining, fertile soil with a lot of sunlight …

Tending to a garden is pure joy, and who doesn’t love doting on their green pals? But it’s all fun and games until you spot …

Is there anything better than sipping coffee in your garden during summer? The smell of fresh coffee mixed with blooming fragrances and some sunshine is …

Okay, let’s talk about something that gives me the creeps – brown recluse spiders. If you’ve ever seen one scurry across your yard (or worse, …

All insects are important and we need them in our yards! I keep telling this to myself whenever I spot a wasp or any other …

I adore zucchini, but I never knew that they’d attract so much trouble! I prepped the soil and planted my zucchini, took good care of …

What terrifies me the most? Snakes. I can’t stand them! Just the thought of one slithering through my garden while I’m tending to my flowers …

I am absolutely terrified of spiders – seriously, just the thought of them makes my skin crawl!  My garden used to be a minefield of …

I swear, nothing ruins a perfect backyard barbecue faster than annoying insects trying to swipe your food. And don’t get me started on wasps – …

If you have a garden, it’s completely normal to have ants all around. Of course, we don’t ever think about getting rid of them.  But …