They nest in the soil, often under logs and rocks, although they can also create mounds of earth of up to 40cm high. Avoid gardening near fire ant nests as they are aggressive if disturbed. Often many fire ants will attack at once, and their stings feel like a burn. Solenopsis invicta...
In gardening, ants are actually helpful in aerating the soil and decomposing matter. However, when it comes to flowers, some species can be too invasive. Some ants will damage the petals of the flowers in pursuit of nectar. It will destroy the beauty of your flowers, not to mention that ...
Sage isn’t easy to plant, but you can take your chance given the right climate. This plant will thrive in soil temperature between 60 and 70F. Nevertheless, it’s perfect for container gardening, plus it has a long growing season. Overall, Sage is a drought-tolerant herb that you can ...
or under plants whose roots can’t tolerate the extra air and dry conditions of the ant nest. They can be a problem in rock gardens. The ants like the sandy soil of these gardens and the plants are so small that it doesn’t take much to kill them. ...
These naturalant killer remedieswill help to control the ants in your home in a non toxic way. I am so looking forward to the return of warm weather. With the sunny days come flowers, gardening and time spent outdoors. Unfortunately, with the warm weather also come ants!
Jordan Ardoin is a writer and editor with a passion for sustainable, earth-friendly gardening and lawn care practices. When she isn't sharing her knowledge about lawn care and landscaping, you can find her curled up with a good book and a cat in her lap. ...
Leafcutter ants, or fungus gardening ants, were agricultural experts long before man planted seeds in the ground. The leafcutter workers snip off pieces of plant material and carry the leaf bits back to their underground nest. The ants then chew the leaves, and use the partially digested leaf ...
Let's face it.Gardening fanatics like nothing better than to have their hands stuck in the soil or to be trimming,pruning,or harvesting the fruits of their labors.But for once,here is an obsession which benefits the whole community by beautifying the environment and producing cooler,more fragra...
Coffee Grounds in Garden Why get rid of Ants? Before I get into the main topic I would like to make a comment about ants. They are very good for the garden since they improve soil structure. Sometimes they build their nest right under a precious plant and that may cause a problem–but...
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