Naturally living the wild life
Our feathered friends bring beauty, movement, color, and sweet chirps of music to any garden or yard. But they also provide the additional and functional benefit of controlling the destructive insect population. They love to feast on many of the pesky pests that can invade garden flowers and plants. You already have some birds visiting … Read more
Many gardeners use chemicals to get all the pests away from their growing fruits and vegetables. It is true that there are probably some Aphids, mealybugs, and other pests preying on and damaging your produce and flowers. Yet, there are also some good bugs there too that help protect your flowers and vegetables from those … Read more
Those creepy looking creatures that you see flying in the night are not looking to suck your blood. Actually, they are looking for food and will happily eat every insect in sight. What a concept. A night worker who can keep the peace in your garden can really be beneficial to you. I had no … Read more
When you think of bugs, you usually think “pest.” When you think of bugs in your garden, you usually think “unwelcome” or “destructive.” And you’re right … sometimes. Caterpillars, beetles, aphids, mites, slugs, and insect eggs are all quite harmful to gardens, but there are several bugs that actually benefit your garden, working as little … Read more
There are many forms of garden wildlife that can help your plants thrive. Butterflies are pollinators Butterflies are a beautiful addition to any backyard. As a bonus, they will pollinate the flowers in your garden. The only problem with butterflies is they will lay their eggs on plants, and their larvae (caterpillars) will eat the … Read more
One of the downsides to working in the garden is having to deal with spiders, especially when they’re crawling in your boots. Yikes! It’s no wonder, though, that this happens when the apparel is typically stored outdoors or in the shed. If this is a problem you’re faced with, we are here to help you. … Read more
Have you been wondering what’s been happening to some of your leafier produce that you planted this year in your garden? Perhaps you are already aware of rabbits in or around your property and have just recently experienced a problem with the loss of some of your garden items. Maybe this is your first attempt … Read more
Over at Reddit.com, a lot of hipsters are showing off their amazing yellow jacket traps–all of them brimming over with hundreds of dead wasps. We find that to be kind of heartbreaking. Yellowjackets and other wasps can be a real problem, of course. They’re dangerous if you stumble upon their nests. We don’t like them … Read more
Believe it or not there really is a purpose for bugs in this world. They may be annoying and scary at times, but they can keep things organized and vital at the same time. There are those unsavory pests that can destroy a garden in a matter of minutes, but if you have the right … Read more
When most people think of animals, the last thing they want is for these creatures to be hanging around their garden. However, there are times when animals are actually quite beneficial. In fact, certain animals can actually take care of some of your garden challenges for you. Learn below exactly how you can attract helpful … Read more