If you build it, mice will come. Sooner or later, you’ll probably need to get rid of mice or rats. Fall is prime time for an increase in mice in your house, as they look for winter protection, but mice and rats can move in at any time. While small, mice and rats can cause big…
Using wood ash in the garden can be a good source of free fertilizer, but there are a few things you should know before you start spreading. We’ll share the benefits of wood ash, the right and wrong ways to apply it, and how to use it for pest control.
Bay leaf is a common herb, but what’s the best way to use it, and what does it do? We’ll cover uses for food, medicine, and pest control. Once you’re done reading, you may want to buy in bulk, or grow your own plant.
Lavender plants make a great drought tolerant addition to gardens, plus the flower spikes attract pollinators and ward off insect pests. We share tips to help your plants thrive, and some of my favorite lavender uses.
Creating a healthy garden doesn’t just mean eliminating bad bugs – you also want to welcome good bugs. These “good bugs” are also known as beneficial insects. We’ll talk about what beneficial insects do in the garden, common species, host plants and tips for attracting “good bugs” to your garden.