If you’ve been walking through your yard in Mississippi and noticed large, messy clumps of leaves tucked high in your trees, you’re not alone. Many gardeners do a double take, assuming they’ve found bird nests left behind from warmer months. But these strange tree nests tell a very different story. They’re called dreys, and birds…
January in Mississippi might feel quiet, but savvy gardeners know it’s the perfect time to prune certain plants and set the stage for a thriving growing season. Proper winter pruning removes dead wood, shapes growth, and encourages healthier blooms when spring arrives. Skip it, and your garden could emerge tangled, weak, or underperforming. Prune now,…
Armadillos can turn a well-kept Mississippi yard into a patchwork of holes almost overnight, leaving homeowners frustrated and unsure how to respond. These small, burrowing mammals dig in search of insects, grubs, and worms, often creating uneven soil and damaged lawns in the process. Understanding their habits is the first step: armadillos are mostly nocturnal…
Winter lawn care in Mississippi often feels confusing, especially when grass looks dull, patchy, or slow to bounce back. Baking soda sounds unusual, yet many homeowners quietly rely on it for simple seasonal lawn support. Used carefully, it can help manage odors, discourage certain surface issues, and support healthier soil balance during cooler months. This…
Growing fruit trees in Mississippi can be rewarding, but choosing the wrong varieties will lead to frustration and wasted effort quickly. Mississippi’s humid subtropical climate supports many fruits, but certain trees simply cannot adapt to the state’s hot summers and mild winters. Understanding which fruit trees struggle here helps gardeners make smarter choices and invest…
Armadillos might look harmless as they waddle through your yard, but these armored critters can wreak havoc on garden beds across Mississippi. Their powerful claws dig deep into soil searching for grubs, insects, and roots, leaving behind torn-up plants and destroyed landscaping. Mississippi gardeners face this challenge regularly, especially during warmer months when armadillos are…
Fruit trees sound like a dream come true, but in Mississippi, some are more trouble than harvest. What grows well in one region can struggle badly in another, especially when humidity, heat, and soil conditions all work against the tree. Many homeowners plant with high hopes, only to end up with weak growth, constant disease…
Feral hogs have become a serious problem across Mississippi, causing damage to yards, gardens, and property. These wild animals are unpredictable and can be dangerous if you don’t know how to handle them, you could be in trouble. Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when a feral hog shows up in your yard can…
Spotting a possum in your Mississippi backyard may trigger the instinct to chase it off, but you might be surprised to learn that this slow-moving marsupial is more friend than foe. Despite their spooky hiss and nighttime wanderings, possums quietly perform a long list of services that benefit your yard, your pets, and even your…