How Ants Play an Important Role in Your Lawn and Garden
Just like everything else in nature, ants and other insects play an important function in a lawn’s ecosystem. But what should you do in case of a full-blown infestation?
Pest Control for Your Indoor Garden
Your indoor plants are vulnerable to all but a few of the same pests that trouble plants in outdoor gardens. Here’s how to prevent an infestation.
8 Smart Ways to Keep Rats Out of Your Garden
Rats will fatten themselves on seeds, vegetables, bulbs, nuts, fruit, and – if you are very lucky – even flowers in your garden. Here are 8 safe ways to keep the vermin out.
5 Ways Chickens Can Help in Your Garden!
Raising chickens in your backyard is at once fun and rewarding. Not only do they enjoy the space, but they can also help out in the garden!
Getting Rid of a Pesky Pest: Bid Adieu to the Fungus Gnat this Winter!
Those tiny black bugs that find their way into your home with your plants in winter are called fungus gnats. Here’s how to get rid of them. (Photo: John Tann/Wikimedia Commons)
Companion Planting for Beginners
The core principle behind companion planting is to grow two or more kinds of plants together with the hope of yielding mutual benefits.