By Julie Christensen We can send a man to the moon, separate conjoined twins and build computers capable of storing millions of bits of information, yet we can’t get rid of the common flea. Fleas can be found almost everywhere, including your yard and your home. If you have pets … [Read more...]
Cat Repellant Options for the Lawn and Garden
Looking for ways to keep cats out of your yard or garden? Cats and gardening don’t mix. Cats chew leaves and lay in the middle of plants, flattening them. Then there are the little surprises you find in the soil and sand, as well as the nasty odor. What to do? If you’re having a … [Read more...]
Garden Fencing: A Roundup of the Best Ideas
by Jill Potvin Schoff Are you planning a garden and wish to incorporate the best fencing into your design? Or do you have unidentified visitors wreaking havoc in your existing garden? We’ve scoured the web for the best garden fencing ideas to keep out garden pests. From … [Read more...]
Pea Weevils: How to Prevent and Control
Pea weevils are more often a problem in agricultural fields than the home garden, but if you notice leaves with scalloped cuts around the edges or pea pods with deformed or missing seeds, pea weevils are the likely culprit. Proper soil preparation and planting can prevent most … [Read more...]
Houseplant Bugs: Identification and Control
Houseplant bugs usually enter your home as unwanted stowaways on newly purchased plants. Once in your home, they can quickly spread to other houseplants, where they damage plants by actively feeding on the leaves or sucking the juices from plants. Insect pests on outdoor plants … [Read more...]
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