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Deer Fly Control – How to Get Rid of Deer Flies
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Deer Fly Control – How to Get Rid of Deer Flies

ByLaurie Neverman May 13, 2023May 13, 2023

Whether you’re working or relaxing outside, being dive bombed by deer flies stinks. We’ll share some tips for deer fly control and repellents to keep those blood suckers away.

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How to Get Rid of Mice in Your House and Garage
Household Tips

How to Get Rid of Mice in Your House and Garage

ByLaurie Neverman February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

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…

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The Right Way to Use Wood Ash in the Garden
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The Right Way to Use Wood Ash in the Garden

ByLaurie Neverman January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

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.

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Bay Leaf – Fresh or Dry, It’s a Plant with Many Uses
Herbalism

Bay Leaf – Fresh or Dry, It’s a Plant with Many Uses

ByLaurie Neverman May 29, 2021January 26, 2023

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.

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Lavender Plants – Growing Tips & Uses in the Kitchen & Home
Herbalism

Lavender Plants – Growing Tips & Uses in the Kitchen & Home

ByGuest May 1, 2021July 26, 2022

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.

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