Planting vegetables is a great way to make your garden productive as well as beautiful. If you sow the seeds in the right conditions and keep their light and water levels consistent, you should be ...

The marigold (Tagetes) is a prized plant that is highly regarded by gardeners. Not only do they come in a variety of sizes and bright colors, but they are well-known for their ability to repel a wide ...

Growing houseplants can be very rewarding, but there are some common problems that can occur. Dealing with insect pests can be annoying and messy since they can also damage your plants. There's a wide ...

Living in a small space has its advantages, like being relatively affordable and energy-efficient. However, when pests show up in a small place, there’s little room for distance. An effective pest ...

Dalmatian daisies contain natural pyrethrins that repel and kill a wide range of insect pests. All mums can slightly deter bugs with their scent, but only Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium has enough ...

Companion planting is a natural way to enhance your garden, control pests, and attract beneficial insects (like butterflies). By arranging "friendly" or synergistic plants near each other, you can ...

Discover the best essential oils and minerals to include in natural flea and tick tags for dogs. Learn which ingredients ...

It has been a really mild winter for us in the Great Northwest. While that has meant a lot more opportunities to take Fido hiking this winter, it also means that we have not had the freezing ...

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