Forget what you think you know about opossums. They’re not the nasty, trash-eating troublemakers that some folks make them out to be, but remarkable creatures that provide valuable services, including pest control. Learn more about these misunderstood marsupials and how one of their habits can actually be helpful.
Learn a few tips about fig tree care so you can maximize your harvest of delicious, sweet, nutritious fruit.
From Knock Outs to ramblers, here are eleven rose varieties certain to add color, beauty, and fragrance to your yard and garden this summer.
Most of the time, squirrels are completely benign, but in some situations, they can cause considerable damage. If you want to put an end to your squirrel problem, don’t miss our five-point action plan.
Summer is what gardeners dream of all winter—warm weather, flourishing flowers, and a bountiful harvest that’s carried straight from the veggie patch to the dinner table. But along with the sun and fun of summer comes a host of problems that can frustrate even the most steadfast gardeners. Your plants suffer from too much water . . . or too little. Even if the rabbits leave your garden alone, the Japanese beetles will surely come after it. Don’t slug it out with the garden slugs all by yourself! We’ve got your back. Read on to learn how to combat some of the most common summer gardening problems.
When the weather warms up, people spend more time outside. Unfortunately, mosquitoes, flies, and other biting insects have the same idea. These winged pests see you as an all-you-can-eat buffet, and you’re left with red welts and itchy bites. If you’ve had a run-in with those biting bugs that give summer a bad name, fear not. These quick and free home remedies will get you back outside in a flash, enjoying nature itch-free.
Save room under your grow lights for plants that need a head start. These veggie, herb, and flower seeds do much better when they’re sown outdoors.
Limited yard space doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the joys of gardening. Here are 20 creative ways to garden indoors.
From repelling pests to healing cuts, this cough and cold staple offers some surprising uses.
Win the war—or at least half the battle—against indoor insects with this effective, easy-to-use plug-in pest control.