Are you wondering how to stop cats from pooping in your garden? From ultrasonic cat repellents to pungent smells, here's how to keep cats away for good.
Cats are not omnivores like us. They are obligate carnivores who get their nutrition from meat. Their digestive system is not designed to process enzymes that they take in from plants. While their bodies can handle plant-based nutrients in small quantities, larger amounts of nutrients consumed f...
City water is treated with chemicals for your safety, however most House Plants don't like chlorine or fluoride, so it's a very good idea to allow the water to sit in an open container for at least 24 hours prior to using it for watering. This is enough time for the chemicals to di...
Sometimes just the scent of cats will be enough to deter mice from returning to an area. One reader says that sprinkling kitty litter around entrances to the house works well; after all, it smells like cat urine! Try using dryer sheets to keep mice out of linen closets or stored clothes...
Signs you need to boost humidity for house plants How do you know if your plant is suffering from low humidity? It will tell you. Here are some things to look for: Plant wilts Tips or edges of leaves turn brown Flower buds develop poorly or wither soon after opening...
Feed fern house plants once per month from April through September using a liquid houseplant fertilizer. Apply at half the rate recommended by the manufacturer to avoid over-fertilizing, which results in brown, burned foliage. Water ferns once per week during spring, summer and fall to keep the...
Caring for plants inside of your home makes for a great hobby during long, inclement winter months, and throughout the year. Growing common houseplants is easy. Many gardeners refuse to twiddle their green thumbs, for months on end, as winter keeps them indoors. Rather, we actively extend ...
Cucumber plants:Try growing cucumber plants around the border of your garden to keep raccoons from messing with the other veggies. Raccoons hate the smell of them, and as an added bonus, you get to eat them! Irish Spring soap:Grate bars of Irish Spring soap into flakes or break them into...
unappealing. Since cats do not like the smell of citrus, try mixing water with some lemon or orange juice and spritzing it onto the plants. You can also drop some dry citrus rinds into the planter. This is sure to deter those little paws from digging in. Check out some deterrent sprays...