Pests are a gardener’s worst enemy. They ruin flowers, destroy soil, and eat away at any crops you may have planted. However, the worst part is that they can be hard to spot. Luckily, there is good news: pests are preventable. You just have to know how to get rid of them. Here are some… Read more
Is your vegetable garden getting chewed up year after year by seemingly invisible pests? Does your lawn look like a minefield of divots and small mounds of dirt? It could be because burrowing pests like moles, voles and groundhogs have taken up residence on your property. While some burrowing animals can be beneficial to the… Read more
Chemical pesticides might be pretty good at keeping invasive insects at bay, but for those of us who have pets and children around the house, they might not be the best option. These pesticides rely on harsh chemical compounds that are poisonous not only to the insects in your yard, but to any other organisms… Read more
Commonly known as Epsom salt, people have been using magnesium sulfate for years to smooth skin and heal light wounds. What many people don’t realize, however, is that Epsom salt’s therapeutic benefits don’t just apply to human beings. Epsom salt can also be used as an effective fertilizer and pest control product in your lawn… Read more
So you’ve diligently cared for your lawn, mowing and weeding and watering to keep it looking its very best, but you still notice brown patchy areas marring your otherwise well-manicured grass. You’ve adjusted your watering cycle to make sure your lawn is well hydrated, but it still exhibits symptoms of drought. If this struggle sounds… Read more
